The new adventures of bubba - Page 2

PL-Reef · 04/18/2014, 08:11 AM

I loved your 75g, that's a shame to hear that your breaking it down. But on the other hand, the new tank and rock work looks freaken sweet. Looking forward to see it all come together.

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/18/2014, 08:40 AM

Thanks Christine! Glad to have you aboard

Chriskid · 04/18/2014, 01:07 PM

very good job Bob ,very good job.
what are your plans for livestock?

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/18/2014, 01:29 PM

Thanks Chris. I'm gonna keep most of the fish I have now from my 75 and I'm planning on growing most of my sps on the back wall and my zoas and chalices and stuff on tiles in the sand still

beachsider · 04/19/2014, 12:54 AM

Keep an eye on the spray foam. I used this same product and it worked great. Never had any issues with water quality or leaching. However, I had hermits pick at it and eventually chip holes in it. I eventually pulled it out when I moved. I then covered it with 2 part epoxy resign that we use to glass surfboards. It is inert when it dries. This prevented the crabs from picking at it.

Your wall looks a lot better than mine did. But I just thought I'd share my experience

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/19/2014, 07:14 AM

Thanks for the tip. I won't have any hermits then just to be safe. Which 2 part epoxy did you use? I looked into it but could never find a brand that people used.

Paulywalnuts · 04/19/2014, 08:54 AM

Bob, this is fantastic.

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/19/2014, 10:43 AM

Thanks Paul

my2girls · 04/20/2014, 06:57 AM

Looks great Bob. I downsized a while back when we painted/remodeled the living room.

Can't wait to see your tank progress.

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/20/2014, 07:05 AM

Thanks Rob. I'm pretty pumped about this tank and waiting for it to cycle is just killing me, lol

Munchie1976 · 04/21/2014, 11:28 PM

Wow! Love the handiwork! We talked about it years ago and it's cool to see it done. It came out really awesome. I can't wait to see this progress

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/22/2014, 01:36 AM

Thanks and yup we did talk about it a while ago, lol. I Finally got around to giving it a try. You guys will have to come and check it out.

Stepho725 · 04/22/2014, 03:40 PM

Dang Bob! Looks awesome!

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/22/2014, 03:51 PM

Thanks Steph

Bonghapster · 04/22/2014, 07:03 PM

Bob,

What are the chances, I am also downsizing to the same tank in white. Build the stand and getting ready to transfer some livestock. I love the style of this tank. Good luck with the new build.

Hap

Bonghapster · 04/22/2014, 07:14 PM

What kind of skimmer are you using? I am trying to find one that is well hidden in the back chamber.

Munchie1976 · 04/22/2014, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaBoBobBrain

Thanks and yup we did talk about it a while ago, lol. I Finally got around to giving it a try. You guys will have to come and check it out.

Absolutely! :-)

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/22/2014, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonghapster

Bob,

What are the chances, I am also downsizing to the same tank in white. Build the stand and getting ready to transfer some livestock. I love the style of this tank. Good luck with the new build.

Hap

Awesome! I really like this tank so far too. I'm wishing I got one like this a few years ago, lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonghapster

What kind of skimmer are you using? I am trying to find one that is well hidden in the back chamber.

I'm just using the innovative marine skimmer or will be once I decide to put it in. I haven't found anything really sleek to fit in the tank but if you do please let me know what it is because I'm sure the innovative skimmer is not gonna be the greatest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munchie1976

Absolutely! :-)

Cool. Looking forward to showing it off in person, lol

TCR3627 · 04/23/2014, 07:03 AM

WOW Bob......awesome job looks great

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/23/2014, 07:07 AM

Thanks. So far I'm happy with it. Now comes the test of time, lol

PL-Reef · 04/23/2014, 07:40 PM

Looks awesome so far Big Bob! But here's the worst part of it all, IMO..... The dreaded cycle! You've been doing this long enough to do it right, but I'm sure its killing you not to start stocking it soon. LOL Good luck bro!

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/23/2014, 07:43 PM

It really is killing me Jas, lol. But your are right and I'm definitely gonna do this one the right way and wait for it to cycle properly.

azbikowski2015 · 04/24/2014, 10:34 AM

That looks sweet

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/24/2014, 10:36 AM

Thanks!

BubbaBoBobBrain · 05/11/2014, 12:17 PM

Time for an update on my system downsizing. I transferred my green chromis and a few corals a week ago and did my snowflake clowns, rbta, and the rest of my corals that I'm keeping last night and this morning. The only thing I have left to take out of my old system is my lawnmower blenny, six line wrasse, yellow watchman goby, a few snails, and my giant brittle star and the transfers will be done. Now I need to figure out what to do with all the leftover corals and stuff before I drain and dry the system to clean it and sell it. Fun fun fun

04/18/2014, 08:11 AM	#26
PL-Reef Awesome Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chaplin,Ct Posts: 4,345	I loved your 75g, that's a shame to hear that your breaking it down. But on the other hand, the new tank and rock work looks freaken sweet. Looking forward to see it all come together. __________________ Jas tested, mother disapproved. Current Tank Info: 2 gallon goldfish bowl with a happy 7" Naso tang and 2 small Beluga whales. Just added a baby dolphin, large Trigger, a herd of Sea Horses and just fragged my first Manatee. All fish safely hand caught using organic cyanide.

04/18/2014, 08:40 AM	#27
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Christine! Glad to have you aboard __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/18/2014, 01:07 PM	#28
Chriskid Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: plainfield, CT Posts: 4,153	very good job Bob ,very good job. what are your plans for livestock? __________________ 2014 CTARS prez This hobby will only take you as far as you let it. When people ask dumb questions, I feel obligated to give sarcastic answers. Current Tank Info: 210g mostly sps(1/3 top to bottem zoa, paly display),20gal frag tank .just added a 40gal breeder frag tank

04/18/2014, 01:29 PM	#29
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Chris. I'm gonna keep most of the fish I have now from my 75 and I'm planning on growing most of my sps on the back wall and my zoas and chalices and stuff on tiles in the sand still __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/19/2014, 12:54 AM	#30
beachsider Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 43	The new adventures of bubba Keep an eye on the spray foam. I used this same product and it worked great. Never had any issues with water quality or leaching. However, I had hermits pick at it and eventually chip holes in it. I eventually pulled it out when I moved. I then covered it with 2 part epoxy resign that we use to glass surfboards. It is inert when it dries. This prevented the crabs from picking at it. Your wall looks a lot better than mine did. But I just thought I'd share my experience

04/19/2014, 07:14 AM	#31
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks for the tip. I won't have any hermits then just to be safe. Which 2 part epoxy did you use? I looked into it but could never find a brand that people used. __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/19/2014, 08:54 AM	#32
Paulywalnuts Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Seymour Ct Posts: 979	Bob, this is fantastic.

04/19/2014, 10:43 AM	#33
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Paul __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/20/2014, 06:57 AM	#34
my2girls Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 2,293	Looks great Bob. I downsized a while back when we painted/remodeled the living room. Can't wait to see your tank progress. __________________ Always downsizing...

04/20/2014, 07:05 AM	#35
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Rob. I'm pretty pumped about this tank and waiting for it to cycle is just killing me, lol __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/21/2014, 11:28 PM	#36
Munchie1976 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Plainfield, CT Posts: 322	Wow! Love the handiwork! We talked about it years ago and it's cool to see it done. It came out really awesome. I can't wait to see this progress __________________ CTARS Secretary

04/22/2014, 01:36 AM	#37
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks and yup we did talk about it a while ago, lol. I Finally got around to giving it a try. You guys will have to come and check it out. __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/22/2014, 03:40 PM	#38
Stepho725 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,825	Dang Bob! Looks awesome!

04/22/2014, 03:51 PM	#39
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Steph __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/22/2014, 07:03 PM	#40
Bonghapster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cranston RI Posts: 108	Bob, What are the chances, I am also downsizing to the same tank in white. Build the stand and getting ready to transfer some livestock. I love the style of this tank. Good luck with the new build. Hap

04/22/2014, 07:14 PM	#41
Bonghapster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cranston RI Posts: 108	What kind of skimmer are you using? I am trying to find one that is well hidden in the back chamber.

04/23/2014, 07:03 AM	#44
TCR3627 Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 12	WOW Bob......awesome job looks great

04/23/2014, 07:07 AM	#45
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks. So far I'm happy with it. Now comes the test of time, lol __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/23/2014, 07:40 PM	#46
PL-Reef Awesome Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chaplin,Ct Posts: 4,345	Looks awesome so far Big Bob! But here's the worst part of it all, IMO..... The dreaded cycle! You've been doing this long enough to do it right, but I'm sure its killing you not to start stocking it soon. LOL Good luck bro! __________________ Jas tested, mother disapproved. Current Tank Info: 2 gallon goldfish bowl with a happy 7" Naso tang and 2 small Beluga whales. Just added a baby dolphin, large Trigger, a herd of Sea Horses and just fragged my first Manatee. All fish safely hand caught using organic cyanide.

04/23/2014, 07:43 PM	#47
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	It really is killing me Jas, lol. But your are right and I'm definitely gonna do this one the right way and wait for it to cycle properly. __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/24/2014, 10:34 AM	#48
azbikowski2015 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 110	That looks sweet

04/24/2014, 10:36 AM	#49
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks! __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

05/11/2014, 12:17 PM	#50
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Time for an update on my system downsizing. I transferred my green chromis and a few corals a week ago and did my snowflake clowns, rbta, and the rest of my corals that I'm keeping last night and this morning. The only thing I have left to take out of my old system is my lawnmower blenny, six line wrasse, yellow watchman goby, a few snails, and my giant brittle star and the transfers will be done. Now I need to figure out what to do with all the leftover corals and stuff before I drain and dry the system to clean it and sell it. Fun fun fun __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob