Unwired's 9G Custom Nano Tank

unwired

New Member
I thought I'd start a thread with some shots of my 'fish' tank.
This one will be of the various critters and fish I've been adding. I suppose eventually I'll get some frags and then have to start a 'reef' thread.

For anyone who missed it, this is my file cabinet Nano:
(9D x 15L x 15H = 8.77G)


Under Desk fuge:


Scarlet Hermit:


Nerite Snail (LFS still swears they are considered Mexican Turbos):
I don't care, my four guys are GREAT eaters!!!


My pair of Clowns:
(They are a pair but not nec. 'mated'. I was concerned adding them in but they quickly swam to the bottom for cover and one lide on top of the other till they felt save. - Kinda gives you the warm and fuzzies).


Close-up:
There's still a lot of bubbles coming in from the pump, can't really figure out how to fix that. Perhaps I should be shooting photos with the pump off.


My Copperband Butterfly:
When he was introduced he swam down and 'joined' the clowns. It was nice to see them all get along so well.

Not only is he still small and cute, but there is little place to hide so everyone gets a great view of him all the time. (It took about a week before he started eating enough to make me feel comfortable)


The Gang:


I hope you've enjoyed the photos.
Watching them here has been a blast.
 

reefman23

New Member
I LOVE copperbanded butterflies... thats is why I HAVE to insist you return him to the LFS or find a much bigger tank for him.. He will just not be content in a 9g tank. They need much more swimming space than that.

Jesse
 

unwired

New Member
They are pretty, aren't they. :)

Though I've yet to consult with the wife, I've been keeping an eye out for people who might be trying to sell tanks locally. I'd like to get something in excess of 100G if possible and try to build a nice size reef tank. (I've mentioned it to others, but the LFS doesn't keep these fish in tanks that are much larger than mine. So even if they survive there, there's no guarantee that the person who buys it will take proper care of it. At least here I know what I'm up against).

If that doesn't materialize in short order I'll likely return the butterfly for something more suitable.
 
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