The Time has come - listen2bob's 80 gallon build

[CuzzA]

Looks great. If I had anything to critique it would be that dang light cord. Perhaps you could get the clear lamp wire typically used for chandeliers and intertwine it through the chain holding the fixture. This will really blend it in and make it almost unnoticeable. Then just create a small access panel to plug it in with the outlet inside the box.

 

[listen2bob]

No can do, air duct above it and way too much going on in the wall at the edge of the tank.

 

[snake1]

Stupid question is that still your 2) 150 watt hqi metal halides and what bulbs are they .,

 

[listen2bob]

Still the 2 150 hqi, Phoenix bulbs. It's less blue in reality

 

[snake1]

Still the 2 150 hqi, Phoenix bulbs. It's less blue in reality

They look awesome and I still get the urge to go metal halide again.....especially when I see the awesome growth you have had ....and can't wait to see this new setup once established.. Nice job again

 

[listen2bob]

Waiting on doors but this is where I am at now,
Right
Left
Front

 

[toddmau5]

How many frags did you accidentally make? Lol

 

[snake1]

Looks Awesome nice job

 

[MJNTWise]

Nice.Looking good....More room for more SPS....

 

[listen2bob]

How many frags did you accidentally make? Lol

Surprisingly few. That entire front island came out in a single piece. Plenty of monti caps were dragged though, lol

 

[anbosu]

I'm impressed you got that whole piece out without crushing everything.

 

[listen2bob]

Finally got the custom doors stained and hung. Pretty much wraps it up for now.....maybe

 

[listen2bob]

 

[gobytwo]

Nice job can't wait for up date!!
Happy reeding
Rick

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

Wow epic build man. Awesome penisula.

 

[listen2bob]

Thanks, if it does as well as my 65 did it will make me happy for a long time

 

[MrHarvard]

Nicely done buddy!! Now you have a few more spots to fill in with new pieces. Make sure to snap plenty of pics for a progression thread.

 

[Nwest]

Any updated photos sir?

 

[listen2bob]

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It has been a slow process getting everything balanced again. Not having a sandbed isn't helping. Algae has been fierce. Lost my colonies of blue Millie and all my encrusting montis. Slowly getting better

 

[listen2bob]

Growth and color on the rebound.

Considering putting in a sand bed. Anybody have experience adding one after the fact? I assume add slowly