First boat load of Pukani ready to go offshore tomorrow!

liverock · 05/21/2015, 10:16 AM

Loaded my boat with the first 3000 pounds of Pukani that is going offshore tomorrow to hit the bottom of the Gulf on the aquaculture site.

Was very interesting unloading the shipping crates as the size selection is great....from very small rubble one to two inch sizes for nano tanks and fuges....to MONSTER twenty plus inches of amazing shaped Pukani for those with large tanks.

Many pieces of extra large twenty plus inches pukani available now as I am emptying the crates and loading the boat.

and the first three empty crates after loading about 3200 pounds of Pukani on the boat....

Now is the time if you have been looking for extra large pieces....and all other sizes also.....

This Pukani is going to be the most amazing live rock available after I get done growing it on the aquaculture site!

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

d2mini · 05/21/2015, 10:42 AM

Holy crap that's a lot of rock!

liverock · 05/21/2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Holy crap that's a lot of rock!

Yup...looks like a lot of rock...but this Pukani is so light a porous...I am amazed....the fish and inverts on the aquaculture site are going to love this rock......can't wait to see it after a few months on the bottom....going to be a thriving new reef for our Gulf critters.....

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

cbm369 · 05/21/2015, 04:23 PM

Typically how long do like it to culture on the bottom before pulling it to sell?

liverock · 05/21/2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cbm369

Typically how long do like it to culture on the bottom before pulling it to sell?

We are going to find out....as Pukani is new territory for me also!

sea ya
Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

liverock · 05/22/2015, 09:43 AM

Woke up 5am as usual.....checked the weather....the bouy off tarpon was saying 1.6 fot seas...excellant....going to be a great day to deploy 3200 pounds of pukani on the aquaculture site....

On the ride to the dock, all the flags were hanging limp on the flag poles....

the little ponds were flat calm....was pumped....soon as I got two miles from the ramp...the flags were standing straight out....like plywood...

Got to the ramp and the fishing guides and folks that hang there said "no way you are going out today with all that rock"

But launched the boat....and headed out the channel...where it was 2 foot seas already...not good...got out between Honeymoon and 3 rooker bar...and they waves got huge...with white caps...HMMMMM not good....

But I was so heavy I could not turn around and run safely....so proceeded to idle on out to the site.

When I got there was easy 3-5 foot seas with white caps...and an occasional six footer that put water over the bow. Got anchored over the site and got that rock over the side in record time... LOL

the camera does not do justice to how bumpy it was...this is about two miles from the site on the way out..

Got most of it off....FAST

Anybody need Pukani rubble for there reactors or fuges....got that covered..

Needless to say...will be a bit more careful checking the conditions before the next 3200 pounds goes out...the buoy report lied today.....LOL

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

Jiinx · 05/22/2015, 11:27 AM

Wow, I'm so glad you made it out safely!

liverock · 05/22/2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiinx

Wow, I'm so glad you made it out safely!

And back...that is the important part....just loaded another 3200 pounds on the boat just now...in 93 degree heat....sweating some pounds off....and I can use that!

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

Dmorty217 · 05/23/2015, 12:40 PM

After the pukani is seeded what will the price per pound be?

liverock · 05/23/2015, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

After the pukani is seeded what will the price per pound be?

Hiya

Same as all my live rock, $5 a pound!

sea ya
Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

Dmorty217 · 05/23/2015, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liverock

Hiya

Same as all my live rock, $5 a pound!

sea ya
Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

Wow, what a killer price!! When will it be ready?

liverock · 05/24/2015, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmorty217

Wow, what a killer price!! When will it be ready?

Time will tell!

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

lmfrancis · 05/24/2015, 05:15 PM

It's looks fabulous. I'm planning a 150 gallon build --the Pukani would be great. How much is the rubble? Would it be okay in my sump for my 30G?

liverock · 05/25/2015, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmfrancis

It's looks fabulous. I'm planning a 150 gallon build --the Pukani would be great. How much is the rubble? Would it be okay in my sump for my 30G?

Hey Girl!

It is amazing looking rock, am try to get the second load of 3200 pounds out to the site now...but the weather has been ugly...small craft warnings again today...

Pukani rubble is 1-2 inch pieces....perfect for fuges and pico tanks.....and is only $2 a pound.....!

Richard TBS

liverock · 05/25/2015, 08:22 AM

if the weather would just cooperate...been small craft warnings down here since I put the first load on the site...

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR INCREASING WINDS

THIS AFTERNOON
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS...INCREASING
TO NEAR 20 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON. BAY WATERS CHOPPY...BECOMING
ROUGH. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.

TONIGHT
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS ROUGH.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

TUESDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS
CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS
CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 15 TO
20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

reefwiser · 05/25/2015, 08:29 AM

Richard you are a Mad man. LOL.

liverock · 05/25/2015, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by reefwiser

Richard you are a Mad man. LOL.

I hear that at the dock a lot.....lol

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

Breadman03 · 05/25/2015, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liverock

if the weather would just cooperate...been small craft warnings down here since I put the first load on the site...

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR INCREASING WINDS

THIS AFTERNOON
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS...INCREASING
TO NEAR 20 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON. BAY WATERS CHOPPY...BECOMING
ROUGH. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.

TONIGHT
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS ROUGH.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

TUESDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS
CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS
CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 15 TO
20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

Just out of curiosity, where do you fit in that picture?

liverock · 05/25/2015, 11:15 AM

Right behind the wheel...just enough room to squeeze in and pilot the boat...

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

Dmorty217 · 05/25/2015, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breadman03

Just out of curiosity, where do you fit in that picture?

Same thing I was thinking... Also wondering how that boat still floats

liverock · 05/25/2015, 06:54 PM

Not only does she float, but gets up on plane and does 33 knots fully loaded with all that rock.....!!!!

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

liverock · 05/29/2015, 03:43 PM

This is really getting old...not supposed to be like this in the summertime!

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION OVERNIGHT

TONIGHT NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS THEN BECOMING EAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.

bimini_bread · 05/29/2015, 09:46 PM

I agree! Where's the glassy days??

liverock · 05/31/2015, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimini_bread

I agree! Where's the glassy days??

Here again..one foot seas today YES! ..going tomorrow to deploy the load of Pukani....and then load the boat again...and again...and again....LOL...

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com

CuzzA · 06/04/2015, 08:59 AM

Hey Richard,

You ever let folks tag along and help? I usually launch out of Ozona or Anclote, which sounds like you do too.

"WILL WORK FOR PUKANI!!!"

I'd just like to check out your site sometime.

05/21/2015, 10:16 AM	#1
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	First boat load of Pukani ready to go offshore tomorrow! Loaded my boat with the first 3000 pounds of Pukani that is going offshore tomorrow to hit the bottom of the Gulf on the aquaculture site. Was very interesting unloading the shipping crates as the size selection is great....from very small rubble one to two inch sizes for nano tanks and fuges....to MONSTER twenty plus inches of amazing shaped Pukani for those with large tanks. Many pieces of extra large twenty plus inches pukani available now as I am emptying the crates and loading the boat. and the first three empty crates after loading about 3200 pounds of Pukani on the boat.... Now is the time if you have been looking for extra large pieces....and all other sizes also..... This Pukani is going to be the most amazing live rock available after I get done growing it on the aquaculture site! Richard TBS www.tbsaltwater.com __________________ Rock-On! Madelyn & Jocelyn www.tbsaltwater.com Find us on Instagram tbs_liverockrocks Current Tank Info: mixed reef

05/21/2015, 10:42 AM	#2
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Holy crap that's a lot of rock! __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

05/21/2015, 04:23 PM	#4
cbm369 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 242	Typically how long do like it to culture on the bottom before pulling it to sell? __________________ 125g Fowlr - Basement 55g sump/fuge

05/22/2015, 09:43 AM	#6
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	A bit sporty out on the Gulf today. Woke up 5am as usual.....checked the weather....the bouy off tarpon was saying 1.6 fot seas...excellant....going to be a great day to deploy 3200 pounds of pukani on the aquaculture site.... On the ride to the dock, all the flags were hanging limp on the flag poles.... the little ponds were flat calm....was pumped....soon as I got two miles from the ramp...the flags were standing straight out....like plywood... Got to the ramp and the fishing guides and folks that hang there said "no way you are going out today with all that rock" But launched the boat....and headed out the channel...where it was 2 foot seas already...not good...got out between Honeymoon and 3 rooker bar...and they waves got huge...with white caps...HMMMMM not good.... But I was so heavy I could not turn around and run safely....so proceeded to idle on out to the site. When I got there was easy 3-5 foot seas with white caps...and an occasional six footer that put water over the bow. Got anchored over the site and got that rock over the side in record time... LOL the camera does not do justice to how bumpy it was...this is about two miles from the site on the way out.. Got most of it off....FAST Anybody need Pukani rubble for there reactors or fuges....got that covered.. Needless to say...will be a bit more careful checking the conditions before the next 3200 pounds goes out...the buoy report lied today.....LOL Richard TBS www.tbsaltwater.com __________________ Rock-On! Madelyn & Jocelyn www.tbsaltwater.com Find us on Instagram tbs_liverockrocks Current Tank Info: mixed reef

05/23/2015, 12:40 PM	#9
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	After the pukani is seeded what will the price per pound be? __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

05/22/2015, 11:27 AM	#7
Jiinx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 33	Wow, I'm so glad you made it out safely!

05/24/2015, 05:15 PM	#13
lmfrancis Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 12	It's looks fabulous. I'm planning a 150 gallon build --the Pukani would be great. How much is the rubble? Would it be okay in my sump for my 30G?

05/25/2015, 08:22 AM	#15
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	Second boat load of pukani redy to be deployed to the aquaculture site! if the weather would just cooperate...been small craft warnings down here since I put the first load on the site... SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR INCREASING WINDS THIS AFTERNOON EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS...INCREASING TO NEAR 20 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON. BAY WATERS CHOPPY...BECOMING ROUGH. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. TONIGHT EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS ROUGH. ISOLATED SHOWERS. TUESDAY EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. BAY WATERS CHOPPY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. Richard TBS www.tbsaltwater.com __________________ Rock-On! Madelyn & Jocelyn www.tbsaltwater.com Find us on Instagram tbs_liverockrocks Current Tank Info: mixed reef

05/25/2015, 08:29 AM	#16
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	Richard you are a Mad man. LOL.

05/25/2015, 11:15 AM	#19
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	Right behind the wheel...just enough room to squeeze in and pilot the boat... Richard TBS www.tbsaltwater.com __________________ Rock-On! Madelyn & Jocelyn www.tbsaltwater.com Find us on Instagram tbs_liverockrocks Current Tank Info: mixed reef

05/25/2015, 06:54 PM	#21
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	Not only does she float, but gets up on plane and does 33 knots fully loaded with all that rock.....!!!! Richard TBS www.tbsaltwater.com __________________ Rock-On! Madelyn & Jocelyn www.tbsaltwater.com Find us on Instagram tbs_liverockrocks Current Tank Info: mixed reef

05/29/2015, 03:43 PM	#22
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	This is really getting old...not supposed to be like this in the summertime! SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION OVERNIGHT TONIGHT NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS THEN BECOMING EAST 15 TO 20 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. __________________ Rock-On! Madelyn & Jocelyn www.tbsaltwater.com Find us on Instagram tbs_liverockrocks Current Tank Info: mixed reef

05/29/2015, 09:46 PM	#23
bimini_bread Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 65	I agree! Where's the glassy days??

06/04/2015, 08:59 AM	#25
CuzzA Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 2,997	Hey Richard, You ever let folks tag along and help? I usually launch out of Ozona or Anclote, which sounds like you do too. *"WILL WORK FOR PUKANI!!!"* I'd just like to check out your site sometime.