Hewbie’s home!

[BubblesandSqueak]

How long have you had yours for? What size tank and what’s his name?

Puff, 112, and 5 months or so. was the next interactive critter after the octopus. I just needed something to say hello.

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

That too! And lighting can make all the difference in how they look.

blue light is so horrible looking for him.

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

My solution to the moisture in the sump and smell it easily creates! This and leaving the doors open for a bit daily.

huh, never thought about that. I have a moisture absorber I use for a safe that recharges by plugging in to warm and dry but the odor eliminator would interest me.

 

[AydenLincoln]

huh, never thought about that. I have a moisture absorber I use for a safe that recharges by plugging in to warm and dry but the odor eliminator would interest me.

A box of baking soda would work too! They work great. This and I’m going to try and keep the sump doors open a lot. To hopefully prevent mold, wood rotting, and the massive collection of moisture that happens in a sump. I thought about getting a cooling fan for underneath the sump but then read our sumps are like hot boxes and if you put a fan in there is no where for that moisture to go so it just stays in the cabinet.

 

[Reefering1]

You would arrange the fan to blow the humid air out of the stand. Is the back closed in?

 

[AydenLincoln]

You would arrange the fan to blow the humid air out of the stand. Is the back closed in?

Yes it is! I know I should’ve left it open but oh well.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I just witnessed the first puff in his new home! He deflated right after and sometimes they do puff to stretch out.

 

[AydenLincoln]

What have I been doing all day you may ask? Sitting in a chair staring at Hewbie while he’s staring at me! Thanking me for all my hard work and telling me how much he loves his new home!

 

[Uncle99]

He is so, so lucky!
Looks quite happy!

 

[AydenLincoln]

I added another barnacle cluster and have some more coming in the mail! I love them! They add a nice touch. So far everyone seems very happy out and about in their new home! Next I plan to add a tang and a wrasse. And maybe some other fish eventually. I’m always accepting suggestions. But Hewbie is the star of the show obviously!

 

[AydenLincoln]

I really hate Facebook groups but still post in them because well I want to share Hewbie photos but people are so quick to judge. Some comments include, “That tank is so new…too new!” And, “Say goodbye to your cuc they are so messy and are the worst fish to keep and expensive to feed imo!” Number one it’s an upgrade and did cycle see! Number two I love Hewbie and have had him for almost two years and they aren’t nor will they ever be reef safe. They don’t belong in a reef tank to begin with. And to the people who try some may have luck but it’s a bad idea from the beginning.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I call this organized chaos! Cord management is a sump is so hard especially when you have a million cords as most people do lol.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I’m getting another Hewbie photo made to put above his tank and then the Hewbie corner will be complete!

 

[AydenLincoln]

The photo vs the art! Credit goes to the insanely talented Kimberly Leahey!

 

[AydenLincoln]

This fish is such a drama queen lol! I think he gets mad at his reflection lol.

 

[ieatbugman]

Anyone who gets a puffer and doesn’t think their cuc is getting eaten is either a complete beginner or on something. And you are obviously neither, who cares what people think.

 

[DarthRaiderBob]

Nice digs!! This is ours, Porkie.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Nice digs!! This is ours, Porkie.

Hiii puffy!

 

[AydenLincoln]

I’m throwing a Hewbie party Friday night! I’m excited! A way for my friends and family to see Hewbie, admire the stand, and celebrate the road it took to get him in his new home and thank the people who helped significantly in the process. From the plumbing to the heavy lifting! I thought about inviting the carpenter who made the stand too lol. He’s been so awesome!

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

I love hewbie so much! You are a great puffer parent despite what people on FB groups tell you. We here have way more knowledge here at R2R and I know you did everything just right! Keep up the great work!!