Aquascaping-what do you think

[Hely'sreef1]

 

[johnzena]

I think it looks great. You have a little of everything. I can see your thought process. I really like it. Is that manmade rock?

 

[Hely'sreef1]

No it's live rock, this is my 3rd attempt......

 

[XNavyDiver]

No it's live rock, this is my 3rd attempt......

Well, I'd say third times a charm. Well done.

 

[Jason mack]

Looks great .. just try and make sure you get enough flow through your rockwork ..

 

[Grey Guy]

I like all the ledges for placing coral. Might try to copy your design.

 

[Tariq]

"Open structure" to allow good flow is the key when it comes to aquascaping, which you seem to have.
I personally think you should remove a few pieces. Depending on the type of corals you get, when they grow, the overall structure might get a big congested.

 

[Big G]

Have you thought about a "gyre" mounted vertically to get even water movement through your structure?

 

[Hely'sreef1]

Have you thought about a "gyre" mounted vertically to get even water movement through your structure?

Umm what's a gyre -I'm assuming it's like a powerhead. (even more importantly how much are they????). I'm planning on using 4 tunze powerheads, one on each corner. Also am splashing out on decent lights - 2 HD Primes

 

[Hely'sreef1]

"Open structure" to allow good flow is the key when it comes to aquascaping, which you seem to have.
I personally think you should remove a few pieces. Depending on the type of corals you get, when they grow, the overall structure might get a big congested.

Yep have deliberately not glued the smaller rock work in place and will probably move some into the sump. I was just placing some bits around for ideas....

 

[Big G]

Umm what's a gyre -I'm assuming it's like a powerhead. (even more importantly how much are they????). I'm planning on using 4 tunze powerheads, one on each corner. Also am splashing out on decent lights - 2 HD Primes

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/3k-gyre-generation-powerhead-icecap.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/xf230-gyre-pump-with-controller-2300-gph-maxspect.html

 

[PatW]

Functionally, it ticks the boxes: places to put corals on multiple levels, hidey holes for fish, and structure open enough to allow flow. Aesthetically, you use height at the back to increase the feeling of depth. You have a varied topography for interest. You could make it more asymmetric, but given the space constraints, I don't see an easy way to improve it.

I think you have done a good job. Now you are on Scape 3.0, so the important thing is are you satisfied?

 

[madweazl]

Removing the rocks from the front of the overflow may add a little depth to the structure (elongates the structures that jute out to the left and right).

 

[Hely'sreef1]

Functionally, it ticks the boxes: places to put corals on multiple levels, hidey holes for fish, and structure open enough to allow flow. Aesthetically, you use height at the back to increase the feeling of depth. You have a varied topography for interest. You could make it more asymmetric, but given the space constraints, I don't see an easy way to improve it.

I think you have done a good job. Now you are on Scape 3.0, so the important thing is are you satisfied?

Yes, I'm very happy with my end result. I have extra live rock in my sump should I need to add anymore to accommodate more corals...been a 3 week mission!!!! Happy it's over and I can plan my livestock transfer [emoji4]

 

[Hely'sreef1]

This was my end result....

 

[Jason mack]

Just make Sure you have enough room between the glass sides and Your rock for cleaning .. otherwise its just going too be a pain for you ..

 

[Hely'sreef1]

Yep, made sure of that throughout the whole process!