Aquascaping decisions

USMA36 · Mar 1, 2017

This is what I have come up with so far. I cannot decide if I like it enough. I fear I will always be wondering if I could have made it better. Any opinions here? It's a 90 gallon tank with about 95 lbs of rock. My wife likes the left side but not so much the right side. The tank will eventually be a mixed reef setup I'd also like to have a nem someplace once the tank is mature enough.

Mini Coop · Mar 1, 2017

I would agree - I almost kind of want a hole in the right somewhere, but I like the little rock on top on the right side - but then again, I have a 120 tank with about 300 lbs of rock, so I have a huge wall of rock - also keep in mind how much real estate you want if you are going to have corals.

Looks like an awesome start!!!

USMA36 · Mar 1, 2017

Wife vetoed the first one. Now I have this. Is something like this suitable for coral placement?

Hemlawk · Mar 1, 2017

I like the hills look. Personally I'd go even higher on one side. But it depends on how you want it to long in the long run.
Edit. Nevermind. Looks higher in the second one.ha

cdmckinzie · Mar 1, 2017

I think there should be a bridge in the middle, so you have a hole right in the middle. But then I am brand new so I don't know if that is possible.

spiraling · Mar 2, 2017

I would say lower on the right. Corals grow tall and there isn't much vertical room for them on that prime real estate. I would take off the top rock and call it great!

Mr Hughes · Mar 2, 2017

I'm not sure I like the top rock in the middle stack either. But definitely take down the right side by one rock.

Edit* Can you take the stickers off? I want a better feel for your negative space.

CamG · Mar 2, 2017

I think it looks great.
I say put some water in that tank and get it going... Rock can always be changed later after you have had time to look at it for a bit, and trust me from experience you will probably change things a few times....and then change it again... its one of the best parts of this hobby.

USMA36 · Mar 2, 2017

Made the right side a bit lower and removed the stickers.

spiraling · Mar 2, 2017

Very nice. Much better without the stickers!
I like the little archway you created on the top right. I would also try removing the highest middle rock to give a bit of a dip - but its really just your preference. You have great spots for corals and fish. As @CamG said - just fill it and go! You have weeks to move things around while it all cycles.

lodestone · Mar 2, 2017

I really like that last one but just placing my thumb over the upper medium rock in the middle would give it more of a solid line or illusion of greater height between the lower left and upper right. Not sure where you would place it afterwards, maybe to the right of the upper cave. That might effect stability though. Good luck looking awesome.