Update on Button (DP)

Phoenix91 · Post by **Phoenix91** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:20 am

I haven't been on the forum in a while, so i figured i'd come and post an update.

This is Button:

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He's like most other DPs, although he might be the most suspicious DP in the world.

This has been Buttons tank for almost a year:

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(please ignore the awful b/g cyano, it's just a nightmare)

Last weekend there was a catastrophic failure of my biocube nano reef, the bottom cracked along the diagonal, so all the inhabitants (rock and corals) of that tank are now in a plastic tub in my living room. I am very short on cash right now so i decided Button is going to be evicted and moved into a shiny new 10 G. Bought that tank this morning and it's sitting doing a leak test now.

I think he'll like the 10 G, he's always very wary in the 20 when he gets into the open spaces, the lighting isn't great for growing plants so they're not getting tall as fast as he'd like.

I will be moving him this afternoon and will post pics when the move is complete.

suvattii2012 · Post by **suvattii2012** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:55 am

nice i know they like loads and loads of plants.

Phoenix91 · Post by **Phoenix91** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:48 pm

Yeah they do and i've been trying and failing with this tank being planed for ages so i'm hoping that a smaller tank with different lighting will finally get his home to grow out a bit. Also going to try and get him some cherry shrimp as friends/snacks. I've been asking my lfs to get me some for ages and they still haven't, might just order them online.

hadla · Post by **hadla** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:59 pm

lol most suspicious dp =P too funny! i know how it feels to be low on money. hope youre able to get the plant situation fixed, im having a problem with algae in both tanks so i figure when i move in 2 weeks, ill be able to mosty empty them to scrape and wipe it all off.

Phoenix91 · Post by **Phoenix91** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 1:34 pm

He really is! Sorry about the algae you're dealing with, it sucks. I hate, possibly loathe the b/g cyano! it's so ugly.

Phoenix91 · Post by **Phoenix91** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:24 pm

Nearly there...

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To make the process faster i planted and arranged before the water even looked like this, it was like 'scaping through mud :S

Who knows what it'll turn out like. When it's clear-ish i'll stick Button back in and maybe change out a few gallons just to make sure it's clean.

hadla · Post by **hadla** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:45 pm

dps have perfected the 'who, me?' look XD

Phoenix91 · Post by **Phoenix91** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:48 pm

They do, they also have a very nice "what the hell do you think you're doing?" look

Post by **sgtmyers88** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:27 pm

Yeah here is my little bugers in a heavily planted 10G tank with driftwood and slate rock. I bet yours is not happy with the renovations huh?

I must agree they always seem to have the most intriguing expressions on their face when they look at you.

If you can find a LFS with some Java Moss or Shrimp Grass do get some as mine love to hide in that stuff!

Phoenix91 · Post by **Phoenix91** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:39 pm

I've tried to find java moss at the 3 lfs,no one ever seems to have it in. I might be placing another online order with sweet aquatics soon since the tank is still looking a bit bare. I'm hoping now that it's under better light the java ferns i have in there will take off.

Button is not a happy camper. He doesn't mind being put in a bucket so much but it's the part where i'm lifting him in the jug to move him around that he hates. I just put him in the new tank, it's still a bit murky but at least it's warmer than his bucket. He's swimming all over, investigating everything. He'll settle down.

kcartwright856 · Post by **kcartwright856** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:18 pm

Button is so cute! I believe he is a female, though. I could tell you for sure with more pictures.

Great tank!

Phoenix91 · Post by **Phoenix91** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:49 pm

You might well be right, how can tell if Button is male/female? I have more photos

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So here's the new tank:

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On it's stand (yes, that is a biocube stand, RIP lovely biocube

) and that stupid looking tub on the floor is my reef tank in a tub.

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The tank is still a little cloudy so the photos aren't great, plus that huge bright spot in the middle is cycled media (for emergencies) that was attached pretty out of sight in the 20 g but might not have a place in the 10. I'll have to see, but i'm going to leave it there for now just to make sure this tank is cycled properly.

I decided to add a background which i've never done before. I thought it might make him feel less like he's out in the open so much. So far i like it.

kcartwright856 · Post by **kcartwright856** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:02 pm

Button is indeed a girl!

This link should help for future reference: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_4/ ... Puffer.htm

Phoenix91 · Post by **Phoenix91** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:45 pm

Thanks for the clarification. She's a little cutie!

kcartwright856 · Post by **kcartwright856** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:28 pm

She is as cute as a... Button!

I know, that was bad, but she is totally adorable. I hope you weren't really set on her being a male.

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