Be honest please

2buku · Jul 31, 2020

Insert constructive criticism here please. Glue or no glue? Lighting problems you might see for a mixed reef? Leave the white or no white rock? More rock or less? Not enough floor space maybe? Too high of structure? Thoughts?

PacoPetty · Jul 31, 2020

I think it looks great!

Crashnt24 · Jul 31, 2020

I like it without coral. If you plan on adding a bunch of coral, maybe I would trim back on the rock to leave room for growth. Nothing drastic, but a small suggestion.

Eh, forget what I said, i really like the scape! LOL Just maybe stick to a lot of colorful encrusters and avoid monti caps and horizontal growth corals

Reefer Reboot · Jul 31, 2020

Don't worry about the rock color. It will be all the same after the coralline grows. I like it also, lots of different sized swim throughs.

fishface NJ · Jul 31, 2020

I like the scape a lot! The only thing is will the fish. Is there plenty caves/hiding area for them?

sawdonkey · Jul 31, 2020

I think your structure is too vertical. You will struggle two grow coral anywhere but the very top. You’ll do better in the long run if your rock slopes from front to back and also slopes lengthwise. I don’t think you need that much height.

I think it would look better without the bridge too. It takes away from the negative space.

It generally looks great, just a few tweaks needed.

LoneStarReef · Jul 31, 2020

Overall it looks really good. Only thing I would say is to leave a bit more “negative” space and maybe take some of the height out. If both sides are equal in height it isn’t nearly as interesting to the eye.

Ratsinmyhead · Jul 31, 2020

No ones opinion should sway you away from what you think looks good. This is your tank and you will be the one that looks at it every day. Make it how you like. And you can always change rocks around too. Heck I think I rescaped my tank around 4 times in the first few months. Just much more difficult with water in the tank or when you get coral or fish in too.

nukemdanno · Jul 31, 2020

The scape is great. Although i think you need less to provide room for you corals to grow in.

fishguy242 · Jul 31, 2020

looks great as said already ,you will move a rock around here or there,beauty is in the eye of the beholder

looks good

Robertellis30 · Jul 31, 2020

I like it. But I would glue once your satisfied. You’ll never get back to the originally way you had if you don’t.

TheGreatBarrioReef · Aug 1, 2020

Looks great! If you do decide to remove rock you can toss it in the sump with a powerhead so you still get the benefits.

MightyMO · Aug 1, 2020

If you are.happy, I am happy...

ADAM · Aug 1, 2020

I’d have to agree with the statement about the vertical rock areas.

Suohhen · Aug 1, 2020

For sure with a rockscape like that glue is your best friend. If your goal is to have a perfect swimming environment for your fish you get an A+. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, fish are friends. Whether it is too high is your call, if you would like to make it shorter you could use some of the extra space in the back to keep the same amount of rock. I personally find it helpful to use the golden ratio. Things are looking good. Nice work!

Ruskin · Aug 1, 2020

Not being critical, but being constructive.

You need to create more depth by having rock work be closer and further away from the glass. Right now it just looks like a wall of rock to me. I like some of what you've got going on, but maybe it would be better splitting it up into two or 3 sections and then adjusting it so that it moves in and then away from you.

If you like the height, I would start off tall around your overflow to help hide it and then taper off as you move away.

BeltedCoyote · Aug 1, 2020

I like it, but it’s your opinion that matters!

2buku · Aug 1, 2020

So forgot to mention, this half of the back side will be visible when it's finally up. I wanted to keep enough room around the structure for flow and cleaning. Still a work in progress, I just want some ideas before its up. Ya know, from the experienced. Thank you all for any input.

scabbedwings616 · Aug 1, 2020

It looks good but you may want to think ahead a little and coral placement. I’ve changed my aquascape so many times for corals and flow that I can’t remember. If you are happy now keep it that way.