Can I get some feedback on my aquascape?

[Daltrey]

In the middle of setting up my reefer 750xxl. I was hoping for some feedback on my aquascaping which I'm not very good at. Don't worry I can take critism.

My last tank rockwork was too tall and blocked the powerhead flow. So I tried to make this one a little shorter to get better flow.

 

[Daltrey]

This is what I am working with.

 

[Raptor72]

Not sure if I missed it, but what are your plans with this tank, FOWLR, reef, mixed reef? I think it makes a big difference.

 

[Daltrey]

Oh, It is going to be a mixed reef. Should I join the middle rock with the two on each side with Tonga shelf?

 

[tnyr5]

Not bad, really. The only things I would change are:
1. I'd make two mounds of unequal size and leave out the tower in the center
2. If the tower is non-negotiable, I'd pick a different top rock.

But that's my personal taste.

 

[Mini Coop]

I agree. One side needs to be bigger than the other to give it dimension! . I would take the middle out too! Here is mine - it isn't perfect, but I am happy with it.

I used this article for guidance:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-on-creating-amazing-aquascapes.97209/

 

[Mini Coop]

 

[Daltrey]

Ok, let me get a pic without the center rockwork. The glare is awful. It should look much better with the leds on.

 

[seamonster]

I like it!! I love the openness of it..when the corals grow it’ll fill in nicely..don’t forget, it’s not permanent and you can move **** around if need be! [emoji106]

Here’s mine:

 

[Daltrey]

Yes No

 

[Mini Coop]

Not bad! I would still build up a little more height on one of the sides. Make sure you have plenty of holes and areas for fish to swim through and flow to get through.

I JUST did mine 2 weeks ago and felt like those were some of the best pieces of advice I got:
Plenty of holes for sleeping, hiding and flow.

 

[Daltrey]

Ok, that's all 140 pounds of rock I have for now. I will probably order another 25 pounds of live rock to add so I can build up one side. Thanks

 

[Mini Coop]

Ok, that's all 140 pounds of rock I have for now. I will probably order another 25 pounds of live rock to add so I can build up one side. Thanks

What size tank? Dimensions?

 

[Pittsford_Pets]

Ok, that's all 140 pounds of rock I have for now. I will probably order another 25 pounds of live rock to add so I can build up one side. Thanks

I agree, the original minus the middle with some buildup on one side. Looks awesome though!

 

[Daltrey]

There are plenty of swim thru spots but I can't seem to create any caves?

 

[Daltrey]

The tank is 6x2x2.

 

[Mikedawg]

+1 on making one side higher; adds eye appeal I think and for a large tank like yours it looks more natural. Here's what I am going with for now.

 

[Daltrey]

Should I go with first or second pic? Then I will build up one side.

 

[Mini Coop]

There are plenty of swim thru spots but I can't seem to create any caves?

I had to epoxy some of my rocks together to get them to sit the way I wanted them.

 

[Mini Coop]

Should I go with first or second pic? Then I will build up one side.

First - I like the open space - place to set corals on the sand bed or a clam or whatever later