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Re: 125g Build as I go...Completed!

Post by marandashermies » Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:48 am

My dad and I managed to get the tank upstairs, which was a task in itself!
Got my false bottom back in, and started adding the sand. I used a bit more eco this time around too. Sorry for the glare on the pics!
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Sand and pools in
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The finished product..
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right side
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middle
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left side
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inside view
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Needless to say, the crabs have made quit the mess in here already! Here are a few shots of them exploring their new home
Coral is loving all the space! I moved her from my 20g. Once I added my straws, she ran to them and hopped on Bella's back :hlol:
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Boomer & Bella
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Boomer
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Coral climbing, Boomer below
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Boomer and Bella
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my new guy, he is the size of a nickel, my smallest
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Now I guess I sit back and enjoy them?! Nothing else to do? Hmmm...this is new!
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by Kacey86 » Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:53 am

I loved seeing the tank from start to finish! It turned out gorgeous!
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by marandashermies » Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:23 am

Kacey86 wrote:I loved seeing the tank from start to finish! It turned out gorgeous!

Thanks Kacey :) Lots of time and $$, but was totally worth it!
{125g~56g~55g} {30 PPs~ 10 Straws~ 5 Ruggies~ 2 E's~ 4 Viola's~ 2 Cavipes~ 2 Indo's}
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by Crabinski » Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:10 pm

WOW! :party: The finished crabitat (well, no crabitat is ever really finished, is it?) is absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful use of space, innovative decor (love all that cholla), beautiful plants...the crabs will be soooo happy in there. Thanks for sharing the evolution of this project -- it's an inspiration to us all.
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by jclee » Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:38 pm

Beautiful set up and beautiful crabs. Well done! I am quite jealous, as are my crabs. :)
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by fantasybookworm » Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:26 pm

That tank is absolutely amazing!! I love all of the cholla wood...very jealous of that and the size of the tank! And I think I have the same corner shelf as the one you have on the left side. :D
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by Ilovehermies74 » Wed Dec 30, 2015 5:52 pm

This tank is amazing! (cant let my crabs see, they will get jelous :blush: :shock: :shock: :blush: )
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by aussieJJDude » Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:00 pm

I was looking at the pics and going... "I seen a video of that tank somewhere..." Took me a while to realise it was on the HCA talk page. :lol: Looks amazing though, I could tell that the crabbies are loving it.
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by marandashermies » Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:51 am

thanks everyone! It was a fun project, and my crabs seem pretty happy!

here is coral and big papa, the filters were off in this pic. I have them up and running now, thanks to kellycrabbie for all her help with that ;)
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Pearl also came up from her molt in my 35g and I moved her to the 125g. She switched shells again (diva) and is loving all the room in the larger tank
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I got a few new crabbies for my 55g, only have pics of two though. They are so sweet.
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my daughter and I could not resist this crab. It is the smallest crab I have ever seen in person. Its smaller then a dime and so adorable. My daughter named it baby. So in love! :cloud9:
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Cant leave out Barnaby :crabbigsmile:
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Post by jclee » Mon Jan 04, 2016 1:04 pm

those really are some beautiful crabbies. :)
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by marandashermies » Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:24 am

Thank you :) The are definitely like my children! I love them all so much :hearts:
{125g~56g~55g} {30 PPs~ 10 Straws~ 5 Ruggies~ 2 E's~ 4 Viola's~ 2 Cavipes~ 2 Indo's}
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by Ilovehermies74 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 9:58 am

Where did you get the strawberries and also i have a crab just like baby! I rescued him from my friend who had tons of mites in her tank and they freaked her out so much she just left the tank out in the garage with the crabs still in it. They are doing fine now, but she had a tiny one and he is super cute :crabbigsmile:
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by Ilovehermies74 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 9:59 am

Also where did you get your cholla wood? its realy nice
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by marandashermies » Sun Jan 24, 2016 2:23 pm

I got it off of eBay I worked with her to find pieces that would be perfect. She was awesome!


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{125g~56g~55g} {30 PPs~ 10 Straws~ 5 Ruggies~ 2 E's~ 4 Viola's~ 2 Cavipes~ 2 Indo's}
2 Handsome Kitties {Rolan & Luka}
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Re: 125g Build as I go...

Post by landlubber » Sun Jan 24, 2016 2:39 pm

It looks F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! Nice work! I do love all that cholla, and the crabs are beautiful!
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