Aquascaping Help in 45g

[TheLadyCrash]

Hi everyone,

I need some help with aquascaping ideas for my reef tank. It's a 45g JBJ rimless and I'm running 2 Hydra 26s. Obviously I run the tank bare bottom and I want to keep it that way. I like the minimalist look of some of the reef tanks I've seen which is what I've tried to mimic with mine, but I just feel like something is missing. It is currently 2 large islands with a smaller island in the middle. The zoas and GSP are all on smaller, separate rocks in front of the islands to keep them from spreading too much.

Where I feel something is missing is in height overall but also feel that the middle area is a bit bare. I haven't been able to find any corals that will provide height but also do well with low flow. I'm very open to any constructive thoughts, comments, ideas you may have.

Thanks!

 

[buckroe07]

Tank looks great! I think some gorgonians would look nice and add height.

 

[Jason mack]

Tank looks great! I think some gorgonians would look nice and add height.

+1 looks great .. need room also for corals too grow out .. that will look awesome in a year or so !!..

 

[TheLadyCrash]

Thanks for the feedback. I will definitely look into the gorgonians. I think I need to keep reminding myself that nothing good happens quickly in this hobby. Unfortunately patience is not my strong suit.

 

[Tahoe61]

How is the tank doing?

Have you seen MarineDepot's JBJ 45 RL mod video?

https://blog.marinedepot.com/2016/01/tank-hacks-upgrades-jbj-rl-45-gallon-rimless-reef-aquarium.html

 

[TheLadyCrash]

I need to post an updated FTS. Looking back at this pic I think a lot of the coral has really grown in (and I've also added a few more...like 10+).

I've watched that video and there are some upgrades I think I'll be doing to it as well.