Aquascaping Ideas???

Dowtish · Feb 5, 2012

The first part of this video got me thinking....

[video=youtube;UnQV8gbTKyk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnQV8gbTKyk&feature=player_embedded#![/video]

Turtle77 · Feb 5, 2012

Absolutely beautiful!! Very inspirational to me just getting started again.

greg0385 · Feb 5, 2012

my rockscape

Went with the open island layout,somewhat the same

Dowtish · Feb 5, 2012

it just needs to be about 10 feet taller!:xd:

bruno21447 · Feb 5, 2012

wow that is amazing

gmoney243 · Feb 5, 2012

Yea lol wgeres the rest of ur rock

angrycubano · Feb 6, 2012

greg0385 said:
Went with the open island layout,somewhat the same

that looks good man. It's a solid start

mixer911 · Feb 6, 2012

I've been thinking about changing mine to just a center island that goes from sandbed to about 3" from the top of the water

Dowtish · Feb 6, 2012

mixer911 said:
I've been thinking about changing mine to just a center island that goes from sandbed to about 3" from the top of the water

And while you're at it, catch that 6 line.

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mixer911 · Feb 6, 2012

Dowtish said:
And while you're at it, catch that 6 line.

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yea, really!

gmoney243 · Feb 6, 2012

why so close to water rick? ur corals wont poke out of water and burn up? lol

Electrobes · Feb 6, 2012

I get told that my 'scape is pretty sandbed friendly

My tank in HD: Reef on the Rocks Reef Movie 020112 - YouTube

Bishop · Feb 6, 2012

I do not like your aquascape. The collection of rock on the right looks fantastic because of the large loop as well as the gaps between the rock. This I would keep for sure. The collection of rock on the left is just an ugly pile of rock. The next problem is that the rock clusters are the same size. In a minimalist tank, the right side structure would work best positioned a little more to the left with the left structure considerably smaller.

Your aquascape has a balanced and neutral look to it. You should follow the artistic Rule of Third for a more pleasing look.

orthokardia · Feb 7, 2012

Chris,
I have the two island scape with multiple caves and arches. It looks great in the beginning. After a yr or so your tank will just be a mass of stoney goodness

I think the mr. miagy sp? from karate kid was just for the big screen. I have not had any luck with bonsi. Have fun. The process is great not matter what the result.
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/middle-tennessee-reef-club/77148-ten-months-old.html

pickupman66 · Feb 7, 2012

Yea those are pretty.... I had originally intended to do a two island much like Bart, but I had a substancial amount of rock and could not stop adding..... ended up with an undulating rock wall with lots of caves. Remember though.. Less rockwork means less places for Coral. I laid mine out to maximize coral space if at all possible.

Dowtish · Feb 7, 2012

I'm completely happy with my aquascaping as of now.The only thing I am about to change is the height of some of my rock work. I have some dry rock that has been curing in a bucket in the garage for about 3 weeks now. I plan on building up the right side of my tank to where it is only a few inches from the top. And with a 27" tall tank, that's going to look sweet!

I was just thinking how in this video that you could actually use this type of scape and it be something similar to nature.