Aquascape thoughts?

[Kzang]

I probably should of gotten smaller rocks. 125g 6 ft long

100 lbs of rock

 

[Dempsey941]

Looks like a long line of rocks at the same height. Maybe try making some islands and vary the heights.

 

[Mr Fishface]

I agree with above. Think of the rule of thirds - make some differing heights and depths

 

[SuncrestReef]

You could create islands, arches, or stack rocks to create pillars. Here's what I did:

https://youtu.be/ihpMtAfDe6g

 

[Dragon52]

How deep is the tank frt to back, it doesn't look like you have a lot of room that way. you might have to remove a cpl so you can stack them to make caves or maybe even a cpl islands stacked up.

 

[Sailfin11]

I would recommend using a hammer on some of those bigger rocks, so it is easier to create a more seamless aquascape. A little bit of cement also really helps. I am not a fan of the wall of rocks look, so I would recommend having a break in between the structures. A combination of caves and pillars looks really nice. Also, the space around gives the fish more swimming area. Best of luck, update us with new pictures if you decide to change it! Maybe something like this:

 

[Kzang]

How deep is the tank frt to back, it doesn't look like you have a lot of room that way. you might have to remove a cpl so you can stack them to make caves or maybe even a cpl islands stacked up.

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[EHaddad]

Get a hammer and chisel and make smaller rocks. The scape is too flat different heights for different corals and will look better

 

[Dragon52]

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Ok so there is some room. I like what @SuncrestReef did with his tank.

 

[Kzang]

I would recommend using a hammer on some of those bigger rocks, so it is easier to create a more seamless aquascape. A little bit of cement also really helps. I am not a fan of the wall of rocks look, so I would recommend having a break in between the structures. A combination of caves and pillars looks really nice. Also, the space around gives the fish more swimming area. Best of luck, update us with new pictures if you decide to change it! Maybe something like this:

I've tried hammering, throwing on concrete, but they will not break

 

[vetteguy53081]

Rock as potential for three islands, however, when I had my 360g, your current layout would be similar which would result in this:

 

[New&no clue]

I don’t think you necessarily need to break them just stack them differently you can make island like people are suggesting by taking out some rocks and stacking them on top of the others

i personally like the islands that what I did on my tank

 

[Kzang]

Working on another scape. This is it so far. I need more shelf rock maybe

 

[Dragon52]

Working on another scape. This is it so far. I need more shelf rock maybe

that's looking good

 

[Sailfin11]

Working on another scape. This is it so far. I need more shelf rock maybe

Nice, I really like it!

 

[ShaggyRS6]

If your going for a wall type look, which there is nothing wrong with, try and also take a look side on through the tank to see what it looks like. I kind of tried to make mine like a bommie I tried to imagine what it may look like to be snorkeling and come across a small bommie supporting life. Here are a couple of views of mine. Not be scared of smashing up some rock either to give you more options.

 

[Dierks]

Looking much better! Keep working it.... TAKE PICTURES of the Tank in configurations you like, then rebuild it again. Leave it for a couple days, look at it when you walk past. Note what you notice, and look at first. Things you hate...

Put it all together and combine all the things that caught your eye and you loved. But make sure to leave swimming space as well. Good Luck you are on the right path!

 

[Dine]

Working on another scape. This is it so far. I need more shelf rock maybe

If it were my tank I would stop right there. Pull the whole scape 4-5in off the back wall and be done. Looks great. Would allow for good flow and grow out space

 

[samnaz]

Get a hammer and chisel and make smaller rocks. The scape is too flat different heights for different corals and will look better

I agree. Hammer and chisel and putty/cement are your best friends when it comes to scaping.

 

[Kzang]

I agree. Hammer and chisel and putty/cement are your best friends when it comes to scaping.

I tried. They are like bricks. I even threw it up in the air onto concrete from my second floor and only small pieces came off