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Molasses barge

Molasses Barge reef
Type:
artificial reef, barge, tank
Specs:
( 250 x 42 ft )
Sponsor:
Charlie Bobowicz
Sunk:
Monday August 17, 1987 - Garden State North Artificial Reef
GPS:
39°37.498' -74°01.412'
Depth:
80 ft
Molasses Barge reef side-scan
Side-scan sonar image

This barge was actually used to transport molasses from the Caribbean to a New York distillery to make rum. Molasses is a thick syrup by-product from the processing of the sugarcane or sugar beet into sugar.

One of the oldest sites in the reef, the Molasses barge is falling apart and opening up, and the fish love it.

Molasses Barge reef
Molasses Barge reef
Molasses Barge reef
Molasses Barge reef
Plumbing and junk
Molasses Barge reef
The big notch at the stern, where the nose of a tugboat would fit

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Aquarium Guide - Decor

Sargassum Fish

I prefer natural-looking decor in an aquarium. That pretty much rules out fluorescent plastic skulls and little air-powered pirate ships. There are a large number of items that are available to furnish an aquarium, and many of them are even free.

Gravel is available in almost any color you want. All fish have at least some control over their color, and will usually try to match their surroundings. Therefore, I go for darker colored gravels that make the fish's colors more intense. The same goes for the aquarium background - black paper works nicely. Artificially colored gravels are OK, but when they split open the true color inside shows through, giving a salt and pepper effect that you may or may not like. You should have enough gravel to cover the entire bottom of the tank to a depth of at least one inch.

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