Sounds like he'd love to have a cave or 2.In fact when I went to put him back into the tank once it had been moved he wanted to stay in the bucket and kept swimming backwards into it!!
Moving a MBU
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Re: Moving a MBU
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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Re: Moving a MBU
My big mbu last time i moved him was curious about the bucket swam straight in to have a look i gently raised him out and put him in a 300L holding Vat he was fine
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Re: Moving a MBU
Funny you should mention a cave as that is what I had in mind as a feature for the tank. Going to pick up some cheap aquarium slate and silicone it together to make a nice big cave for him to rest / hide in. Will attach some moss and a few anubias too, job's a good 'un! 
Having moved him once I'm a lot more confident about having to do it again. Can't wait to get it all finished!!
Having moved him once I'm a lot more confident about having to do it again. Can't wait to get it all finished!!
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Re: Moving a MBU
You shouldn't have to cycle your new tank - just use the filter media from the old tank, and add Prime or Amquel just in case.
Keep your mbu in a 5 gallon bucket with an airstone during the move (perhaps insulated with towels). He'll be fine.
Keep your mbu in a 5 gallon bucket with an airstone during the move (perhaps insulated with towels). He'll be fine.
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Re: Moving a MBU
Final Update:
Moved Mooboo over yesterday to his new tank!! It all went like clockwork and he is loving all the extra space and places to explore!! Will get some pics up once I get a chance.
Moved Mooboo over yesterday to his new tank!! It all went like clockwork and he is loving all the extra space and places to explore!! Will get some pics up once I get a chance.
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Re: Moving a MBU
So glad it went well & he's happy with his new diggs!
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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Re: Moving a MBU
Sorry folks, still not got round to those promised photos! Must remember!!
Last night Mooboo puffed for the first time (that we know of)! It was really quite amazing to watch if not a little scary! It seem to be just an 'equipment check' and couldn't have lasted more than 10 seconds. I wonder if they do this in relation to growth as since going into the new tank (1 month ago) he's grown over an inch....
Sadly butterfingers here didn't operate the camera quick enough so didn't get a shot!! Oh well!
Ed
Last night Mooboo puffed for the first time (that we know of)! It was really quite amazing to watch if not a little scary! It seem to be just an 'equipment check' and couldn't have lasted more than 10 seconds. I wonder if they do this in relation to growth as since going into the new tank (1 month ago) he's grown over an inch....
Sadly butterfingers here didn't operate the camera quick enough so didn't get a shot!! Oh well!
Ed
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Re: Moving a MBU
Here we go guys, pics at last...
Note, new tank isn't completely full as am on 1st floor flat right now.
Note, new tank isn't completely full as am on 1st floor flat right now.
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