The new adventures of bubba

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/17/2014, 05:04 PM

So most of you know I have a 75 mixed reef and have had decent luck with it in the last few years. Recently my wife started complaining about the tank because it is in the living room where she spends a good amount of time and I have my own room for my interests and hobbies so she has been pressuring me to move the tank. Unfortunately for me the tank wont fit in my room so I was kinda forced to downsize. At first I was bummed about downsizing AGAIN but after getting my new tank I am very excited about my new adventure. So my new tank is an all in one tank which is nice, no more overflowing sump lol, and it is an Innovative Marine mini 38. Another new route I went with on this tank which Ive wanted to do for a while is to make a 3d background for it which before I put it in the tank looked like a litter box with rocks in it but now that its in the tank looks incredible, imo. Anyways, enough jabber and off to the pics.

Here is the frame for the stand I built. I had to make the stand short otherwise the tank and light block my tv. Damn small rooms, lol

Here is my finished stand

Here is the frame for my 3d background

Here is the frame with the dry rock attached

I zip tied the rocks to the frame

This is the foam I used to fill in the gaps on the background frame. It is fish safe and has a uv filter in it to stop it from breaking down under my halide

After filling in the gap with foam I covered it with sand. Didn't quite work out the way I planned but Im still happy with it

sassAwrasse · 04/17/2014, 05:09 PM

Sounds awesome! Any pics of the final product?

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/17/2014, 05:13 PM

This is after I finished the foam and covered it in sand

This is what I meant about it not turning out the way I planned. after covering it with sand it expanded some more exposing the black foam in a few spots. Still looks cool though, lol

Here is the background siliconed in

Here is the tank right after filling it with water and is now currently cycling. Still a bit cloudy here but it is crystal clear now and has been running for exactly 1 week today

A closer front pic

A left side shot

And a right side shot

Blitzie · 04/17/2014, 05:33 PM

Really good job

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/17/2014, 05:37 PM

Thanks. I can't wait till its all cycled and I can start transferring livestock

Pallobi · 04/17/2014, 05:46 PM

Seen it. Love it. Looking forward to it

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/17/2014, 05:47 PM

Thanks Neal

chevy4w · 04/17/2014, 06:04 PM

Very interesting and very nice. Good job.

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/17/2014, 06:06 PM

Thanks Bill

norrin_radd · 04/17/2014, 06:40 PM

THAT is an AWESOME looking tank and great Idea Bob... Hat's off to you. I might have to steal that Idea when I get another Bio.....

limey1955 · 04/17/2014, 06:45 PM

WOW Bob, that's sweet.
Can't wait to see when it's all stocked!

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/17/2014, 06:49 PM

Thanks Pat
Thanks Larry

sassAwrasse · 04/17/2014, 07:20 PM

Looks great Bob! Subscribed.😃

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/17/2014, 07:29 PM

Thanks Nichole

mtc1966 · 04/17/2014, 07:40 PM

Nice job

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/17/2014, 07:44 PM

Thanks Mike

Pallobi · 04/17/2014, 08:48 PM

Looking forward to the coral wall and the nem' island

Awkward · 04/17/2014, 08:56 PM

Very nice! Looking forward to following this tank. Are you you going to keep the updates on this thread? Sub'd

JerSaint · 04/17/2014, 08:57 PM

Sweet looking setup, looking forward to seeing it progress!

Pdm2476 · 04/17/2014, 09:27 PM

Hey Bob Looks Great! I told you the back wall would look cool once ya installed it!

SteelerMike · 04/17/2014, 09:37 PM

Very cool Bob. Can't wait to see it after you get the livestock in it

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/18/2014, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pallobi

Looking forward to the coral wall and the nem' island

You and me both, lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awkward

Very nice! Looking forward to following this tank. Are you you going to keep the updates on this thread? Sub'd

Thanks. And yes, I'll keep the updates on this thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerSaint

Sweet looking setup, looking forward to seeing it progress!

Thanks. I can't wait to stock it up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pdm2476

Hey Bob Looks Great! I told you the back wall would look cool once ya installed it!

Thanks Paul. And you did call it, lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerMike

Very cool Bob. Can't wait to see it after you get the livestock in it

Thanks Mike. I'm pretty pumped about this tank

emessier · 04/18/2014, 03:33 AM

Very nice Bob, following along.

BubbaBoBobBrain · 04/18/2014, 04:28 AM

Thanks Emery

ctopal · 04/18/2014, 07:48 AM

What an awesome idea, it came out great! Can't wait to see pics with your corals and livestock in it. I'm stickying this one for future ideas for sure!

04/17/2014, 05:04 PM	#1
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	The new adventures of bubba So most of you know I have a 75 mixed reef and have had decent luck with it in the last few years. Recently my wife started complaining about the tank because it is in the living room where she spends a good amount of time and I have my own room for my interests and hobbies so she has been pressuring me to move the tank. Unfortunately for me the tank wont fit in my room so I was kinda forced to downsize. At first I was bummed about downsizing AGAIN but after getting my new tank I am very excited about my new adventure. So my new tank is an all in one tank which is nice, no more overflowing sump lol, and it is an Innovative Marine mini 38. Another new route I went with on this tank which Ive wanted to do for a while is to make a 3d background for it which before I put it in the tank looked like a litter box with rocks in it but now that its in the tank looks incredible, imo. Anyways, enough jabber and off to the pics. Here is the frame for the stand I built. I had to make the stand short otherwise the tank and light block my tv. Damn small rooms, lol Here is my finished stand Here is the frame for my 3d background Here is the frame with the dry rock attached I zip tied the rocks to the frame This is the foam I used to fill in the gaps on the background frame. It is fish safe and has a uv filter in it to stop it from breaking down under my halide After filling in the gap with foam I covered it with sand. Didn't quite work out the way I planned but Im still happy with it __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/17/2014, 05:09 PM	#2
sassAwrasse Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,191	Sounds awesome! Any pics of the final product? __________________ Zoanthid Fanatic. 80 gallon Rimless.

04/17/2014, 05:13 PM	#3
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	This is after I finished the foam and covered it in sand This is what I meant about it not turning out the way I planned. after covering it with sand it expanded some more exposing the black foam in a few spots. Still looks cool though, lol Here is the background siliconed in Here is the tank right after filling it with water and is now currently cycling. Still a bit cloudy here but it is crystal clear now and has been running for exactly 1 week today A closer front pic A left side shot And a right side shot __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/17/2014, 05:33 PM	#4
Blitzie CTARS Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wallingford Ct. Posts: 995	Really good job __________________ 150 Gallon Acrylic 48 x 30 x 24 with external overflow with Bean drain system 3 Radions, Zeovit Powered, Apex Controlled, Lifereef Skimmer and Cal. Reactor Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Mostly SPS

04/17/2014, 05:37 PM	#5
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks. I can't wait till its all cycled and I can start transferring livestock __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/17/2014, 05:46 PM	#6
Pallobi CTARS, BRS & OSRAS Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7,001	Seen it. Love it. Looking forward to it __________________ Zoas & Palys

04/17/2014, 05:47 PM	#7
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Neal __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/17/2014, 06:04 PM	#8
chevy4w Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 218	Very interesting and very nice. Good job. __________________ Bill C.T.A.R.S member

04/17/2014, 06:06 PM	#9
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Bill __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/17/2014, 06:40 PM	#10
norrin_radd Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Britain CT Posts: 645	THAT is an AWESOME looking tank and great Idea Bob... Hat's off to you. I might have to steal that Idea when I get another Bio..... __________________ "Leave the Gun.... take the canollis' Current tank: 29g JBJ Mixed Reef Current Tank Info: 29g JBJ

04/17/2014, 06:45 PM	#11
limey1955 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: jewett city CT Posts: 296	WOW Bob, that's sweet. Can't wait to see when it's all stocked!

04/17/2014, 06:49 PM	#12
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Pat Thanks Larry __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/17/2014, 07:20 PM	#13
sassAwrasse Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,191	Looks great Bob! Subscribed.😃 __________________ Zoanthid Fanatic. 80 gallon Rimless.

04/17/2014, 07:29 PM	#14
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Nichole __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/17/2014, 07:40 PM	#15
mtc1966 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: middletown,ct Posts: 6,528	Nice job __________________ 65g seahorse tank 20g sump with a reef octopus skimmer ,tlf 150 reactor, red sea ozone generator controller,cpr hob fuge with light and 2 China led lights one 42x1 w and one 24x3 w. occupied by 4 ecectus seahorses a couple small gobies and cuc. Current Tank Info: 58g main with 20g sump

04/17/2014, 07:44 PM	#16
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Mike __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/17/2014, 08:48 PM	#17
Pallobi CTARS, BRS & OSRAS Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7,001	Looking forward to the coral wall and the nem' island __________________ Zoas & Palys

04/17/2014, 08:56 PM	#18
Awkward Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 133	Very nice! Looking forward to following this tank. Are you you going to keep the updates on this thread? Sub'd __________________ 4 gallon, to a 10 gallon, to a 20 gallon in 3 months......... Glad my wife loves me! Current Tank Info: 20 long, 10g sump, Danner Mag 350 return, JBJ True Temp w/ Eheim 75W heater, SCA-301 skimmer, custom LED lighting, Darwin Clown, various ricordia, various zoa's, orange monti, frogspawn, leather, GSP, sexy shrimp, orange acan, hairy mushrooms

04/17/2014, 08:57 PM	#19
JerSaint Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mystic Posts: 800	Sweet looking setup, looking forward to seeing it progress! __________________ -I'm a fish geek. C.T.A.R.S Member My Oceanic 57 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2537718&highlight=jersaint

04/17/2014, 09:27 PM	#20
Pdm2476 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sterling CT Posts: 353	Hey Bob Looks Great! I told you the back wall would look cool once ya installed it! __________________ Jesus saves, Allah forgives, Cthulhu thinks you'd make a nice sandwich.

04/17/2014, 09:37 PM	#21
SteelerMike Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 558	Very cool Bob. Can't wait to see it after you get the livestock in it

04/18/2014, 03:33 AM	#23
emessier Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 759	Very nice Bob, following along. __________________ Emery Current Tank Info: 120 gal mixed reef display tank, 2 400 watt metal halides ,6 T5HO 54w actinic, with 10 blue leds. 20 gal bio ball wet/dry, 20 gal frag tank and 60 gal sump. 550 gal in sump protein skimmer, Pan World Magnet 1750 gph supply pump. With a chiller.

04/18/2014, 04:28 AM	#24
BubbaBoBobBrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thompson, CT Posts: 5,937	Thanks Emery __________________ My fish swam away with my 401k, lol Bob

04/18/2014, 07:48 AM	#25
ctopal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Columbia, Connecticut Posts: 953	What an awesome idea, it came out great! Can't wait to see pics with your corals and livestock in it. I'm stickying this one for future ideas for sure! __________________ Christine YES they're pitbulls and they're NOT mean! Current Tank Info: 90 gallon saltwater reef with 30 gallon sump/refugium