Green Spotted Puffer Brackish vs Marine

[aquachris]

I have a ways to go before I worry too much about this, but from what I see on some places say that a GSP is perfectly fine in brackish as an adult (though they do talk about higher brackish than younger ones), and then other people say full marine conditions.

It really doesn't matter to me which way I go, but I want to do what is best for my GSP to thrive. I don't want to accept one over another for ease or whatever... Because really, neither are easier than the other.

Would love others opinions.. Also since I'm asking opinion, lets be respectful of each other as I am suspecting some people maybe passionate about this.

 

[wishuponafish]

I have a ways to go before I worry too much about this, but from what I see on some places say that a GSP is perfectly fine in brackish as an adult (though they do talk about higher brackish than younger ones), and then other people say full marine conditions.

It really doesn't matter to me which way I go, but I want to do what is best for my GSP to thrive. I don't want to accept one over another for ease or whatever... Because really, neither are easier than the other.

Would love others opinions.. Also since I'm asking opinion, lets be respectful of each other as I am suspecting some people maybe passionate about this.

They are fine in higher-end brackish as adults, it's just that full marine with a skimmer/live rock is much more cost effective in the long run as you won't be spending so much money on salt for water changes. (it gets expensive!)

 

[aquachris]

They are fine in higher-end brackish as adults, it's just that full marine with a skimmer/live rock is much more cost effective in the long run as you won't be spending so much money on salt for water changes. (it gets expensive!)

What would live rock (and presumably live sand) and skimmer do to help prevent spending money on salt/water changes?

I originally had the idea of going full marine and having basically a FOWLR tank with him... but after reading some of the stuff out there, I just want to make sure I do the right thing.

 

[wishuponafish]

I am not experienced with SW systems but my understanding is that in a FOWLR the live rock performs biofiltration removing nitrogenous compounds (ammonia, nitrite, AND nitrate) and skimmers remove organic waste from the water, controlling the buildup of stuff like nitrates and phosphates so you don't have to do as many water changes as you would with a FO system (which high-end brackish essentially is).
I'm sure the saltwater people on this forum will be happy to give you a better explanation and help you out with this.

 

[MomeWrath]

I am not experienced with SW systems but my understanding is that in a FOWLR the live rock performs biofiltration removing nitrogenous compounds (ammonia, nitrite, AND nitrate) and skimmers remove organic waste from the water, controlling the buildup of stuff like nitrates and phosphates so you don't have to do as many water changes as you would with a FO system (which high-end brackish essentially is).
I'm sure the saltwater people on this forum will be happy to give you a better explanation and help you out with this.

I guess in theory that makes sense, but in reality with a fish like a puffer (of any kind) almost any saltwater keeper would say that they are in the group of fish we know as "poo machines" so I imagine that the water change frequency would be about the same between salt or brackish.
On the other hand, I've never kept a brackish tank because I can't wrap my head around keeping it between X numbers lol.

 

[aquachris]

Yeah, the other issue with puffers is the amount of food they leave behind, at least mine has no manners and makes a mess when he eats! LOL.