9g Biube Money Pit

[TMaier]

Hello my is Tmaier and I have an addiction. This is tank #6.

Craigslist $50
Has the LED light and pump.
Extras included Biorb algae cleaner and vacuum.
4 filter change kits.
Net
Various water conditioners
Gold fish food from deceased prior occupants.
Tank is only 9 months old. Prior owner still heartbroken over loss.
My gain...
Now I will spend a month pulling it together. Updates as I progress.






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[Delapool]

Not seeing the problem - wait, wait, tank seems small - you deserve a larger one!? Looking forward to updates

 

[plantnoob]

Ha ha, nice! What are you planning to put in there? Betta or nano fishes?


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[TMaier]

Dwarf puffer eventually. Low light plants live and a few tall fakes. I didn't want to put a heater in it but I can't find a fish I like that won't need it.


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[TMaier]

Progress so far. Seeded with sponges from my main tank under the substrat pro that was soaked for a few days in my old dirty tank water.

A mix of real and fake.

I will let it sit for a week and test the water. Toss some flake in every few days to feed it.


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[Autumnsky]

Hey, that looks a lot like the money pit /er...tank I was hearing about!!!

 

[TMaier]

Money money money out the door. Temps are starting to drop here and this is in our garage/laundry area. Gonna have to buy a heater today to put in here. I had one in my extras goody bin but it does not appear to be working.

I ordered a few more fakes to add. Pearlescent black.

This tank is gonna look like a bad 80's tribute but that puffer is gonna stand out like a little superstar.


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[TMaier]

Got the last of the plants in and a few old snails hanging out in the new tank.

If I put a dwarf puffer in here what do I do for algae control? Will they bother a big nerite?


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[Fresh2o]

Not sure what would happen with a nerite. They are not exactly small.
I would deal with algae control through water changes and a timer for the lighting.


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[TMaier]

Not sure what would happen with a nerite. They are not exactly small.
I would deal with algae control through water changes and a timer for the lighting.


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This is what I am going to have to shoot for. I would hate for the snail to be harassed and injured by little bites.


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[Autumnsky]

If its a snail, I think fair game!

 

[TMaier]

I think I might be there?! Using my established tanks sponges to feed it seems to have worked.

Safe to add one puff this weekend?


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[SundanceCassidy]

Id say its safe. From what ive read they tend to be really sensitive, so you might want to wait a little longer, just to make sure its stable. Up to you though

 

[TMaier]

I'm going to wait a week just in case. That coral is sending the PH pretty high. GH and KH are high too. Do they usually prefer softer water?


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[SundanceCassidy]

Im not sure, i dont have one myself, but ive done some reading.

 

[TMaier]

I have been seeding the tank with ramshorn snails for the past few weeks. And today.... drum roll plz....

Meet Mr. Puff



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[Caliban07]

Hello Mr Puff. I'm very sorry for missing your very own thread but I like you new home....

How many can fit in there? How's he/she settled in?

 

[SundanceCassidy]

Smol puff. Intelligent puff. Handsome puff.

 

[TMaier]

Just got introduced today. Not sure if it is a male or female yet. Just exploring every nook and cranny and eating the snails he finds.
Since it is only 9g, I just planned on one.

How often should I feed? I have ramshorn snails in a tank at home just for feeding.


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[Autumnsky]

So handsome!

Check this I think it is the same kind and it is a male...