But tell me, how bad is it really?

[Red_Beard]

Decided we need more space for corals and open swimming in my tank so i am going to re-do the rockwork NSA style. Critique/ thoughts/ opinions/ or other is very welcome!
This is what is getting replaced:

This is what i have so far and i am stuck between liking it and not sure. Please let me know what you think!

The little island on the right will be covered in nems, kinda like in the old one as i kinda like the look. Was thinking a monty cap on the open right side vertical bit.

Or maybe flipped...

 

[bradreef]

I like it. depth. plenty of open spaces. Places to hide

 

[dstockwell]

Liking the first rendition

 

[Red_Beard]

Thank you! Anything stand out as unnatural or out of place looking?

 

[Red_Beard]

With coral placement, something like this:

Anything any of you would do different?

 

[Dom]

Decided we need more space for corals and open swimming in my tank so i am going to re-do the rockwork NSA style
Critique/ thoughts/ opinions/ or other is very welcome!

Are your fish happy? Are your corals thriving? If it isn't broken, don't fix it.

 

[Cincyreefer513]

Personally, I like the top one the most.
Remember, this is your tank and none of us are paying your electric bill or doing your water changes so if you're happy with it, go with that!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I'm a huge fan of the upgraded aquascape although I don't hate the original!

 

[fish farmer]

I see what you are really doing here, removing pest mushrooms.

Both scapes look good.

I voted full send....those mushrooms away! Yes it is really bad, lol.

 

[Red_Beard]

Personally, I like the top one the most.
Remember, this is your tank and none of us are paying your electric bill or doing your water changes so if you're happy with it, go with that!

Thank you, and definitely. At the end of the day I get to watch it all day. But, I have been staring at it for sooo long just making sure i am not getting into my own head too much! lol

I'm a huge fan of the upgraded aquascape although I don't hate the original!

Thanks Rev!

I see what you are really doing here, removing pest mushrooms.

Both scapes look good.

You know it! And thank you! My wife loved those green discos, but dang if they aren't a little extra prolific. If anyone wants them, I would be willing to ship them a covered rock :O)

 

[His Coral Highness]

Love the artwork. I say go with version 2.0!

 

[EricR]

Liking the first rendition

Same here.

 

[KrisReef]

I voted “Re-evaluate” simply because that choice has never been an option in past polls.

I’m not a huge fan of these types of rock formations as “natural looking” but they are excellent for reef tank keeping and I don’t feel qualified to weigh in on the functional aspect or aesthetics because I am not even distantly related to Frank Lloyd Wright in regards to these issues.

Clearly you do get an A+ for effort and style based upon the rock working and polling options.
Thanks for asking for all opinions

 

[Soren]

You know it! And thank you! My wife loved those green discos, but dang if they aren't a little extra prolific. If anyone wants them, I would be willing to ship them a covered rock :O)

How much for shipping to central Illinois? I'm interested in a covered rock and will send you a private message!

 

[Red_Beard]

How much for shipping to central Illinois? I'm interested in a covered rock and will send you a private message!

You got it, will reply to your DM!

 

[Cthulukelele]

I voted “Re-evaluate” simply because that choice has never been an option in past polls.

I’m not a huge fan of these types of rock formations as “natural looking” but they are excellent for reef tank keeping and I don’t feel qualified to weigh in on the functional aspect or aesthetics because I am not even distantly related to Frank Lloyd Wright in regards to these issues.

Clearly you do get an A+ for effort and style based upon the rock working and polling options.
Thanks for asking for all opinions

I'm definitely team "stable pile of rocks that looks like an actual oceanic rock formation" but this also looks v cool

 

[MoshJosh]

Looks DOPE! Love it!

 

[Red_Beard]

I voted “Re-evaluate” simply because that choice has never been an option in past polls.

I’m not a huge fan of these types of rock formations as “natural looking” but they are excellent for reef tank keeping and I don’t feel qualified to weigh in on the functional aspect or aesthetics because I am not even distantly related to Frank Lloyd Wright in regards to these issues.

Clearly you do get an A+ for effort and style based upon the rock working and polling options.
Thanks for asking for all opinions

I'm definitely team "stable pile of rocks that looks like an actual oceanic rock formation" but this also looks v cool

I should have grabbed a picture, but i had all the other chunks of rock laid out in a heap in front of the constructed structures, it looked really cool. I wish i had a little more depth to play with, like 30 inches vs the 18 i have now in the tank. Kind of a mix between the "NSA" look and the "El Natural" look, still lots of swimming lanes but also more of a natural "these just kinda happened" look instead of the Frank Lloyd Wright cantilevered everything look.

Thank you guys for weighing in

 

[TalkinTangie]

Honestly, I like both ways you are considering. The change will be super nice, and I think you will get more enjoyment with the new scenery. Looks awesome, can't wait to see it!