Can I have some opinions on my 'scape ?

[Smotz]

Thoughts please? Open to constructive criticism. It's a 120 @ 48x24x24.

Going to be a mixed reef - not so much SPS.

 

[JackDE]

Not a lot of spaces for coral

 

[Smotz]

Not a lot of spaces for coral

that's what my wife said. I don't want it "center-heavy"

what do you recommend?

 

[JackDE]

I'm a newby I just know that that's my biggest issue right now is coral placement. Here's a link where a lot of people share their scapes and there's lots of advice.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-on-creating-amazing-aquascapes.97209/

 

[Sabellafella]

Thoughts please? Open to constructive criticism. It's a 120 @ 48x24x24.

Going to be a mixed reef - not so much SPS.

Looks awesome!!!!! If you are infact worryed about space, just mound up one of those pillars.

 

[Eaj1001]

Thoughts please? Open to constructive criticism. It's a 120 @ 48x24x24.

Going to be a mixed reef - not so much SPS.

The left side looks better IMO than the right side.. maybe if you had some larger rocks close by so the towers don't look out of balance or unnatural..the rocks of the tower are larger at their tops than at the bottom that's what I mean by out of balance...nice size tank though!

 

[Lilly45nano]

The left side is good...the right side not so much...I would be afraid of it falling...beyond that the top is to close to the surface IMHO...no disrespect intended

 

[Smotz]

The left side is good...the right side not so much...I would be afraid of it falling...beyond that the top is to close to the surface IMHO...no disrespect intended

non taken - it's all good. The towers have a rod through them and have a PVC "X" base so they're not going anywhere.

 

[Smotz]

Looks like the general opinion is to bulk up the towers, then ?

 

[Eaj1001]

I tend to do the opposite and fill the tank with rocks. I make it hard on myself as far as cleaning the glass and being able to get to corals on the bottom if I need to. The main thing is if you like it and it functions and supports your livestock.

 

[Smotz]

The left side looks better IMO than the right side.. maybe if you had some larger rocks close by so the towers don't look out of balance or unnatural..the rocks of the tower are larger at their tops than at the bottom that's what I mean by out of balance...nice size tank though!

Agreed! Bigger rocks on the bottom would look more natural - Where's the drill?!

 

[Lilly45nano]

Agreed! Bigger rocks on the bottom would look more natural - Where's the drill?!

Unnatural is a good description....try lowering the tower 4" from top of water column and placing a big rock on the sand bed in front of the pillars

 

[Eaj1001]

Looks like the general opinion is to bulk up the towers, then ?

I have a tower as well and like you I made my stacks..I actually made all the rocks too..

I'll attach a pic. But I can relate to what you're doing.

 

[Duke4Life]

Here's mine before the great aiptasia massacre, I also have PVC running through.

 

[Smotz]

I currently have a 60 cube that I will be migrating over after cycle. I'll have lots of rock to move over. You'll notice a similar architecture.

 

[Eaj1001]

I currently have a 60 cube that I will be migrating over after cycle. I'll have lots of rock to move over. You'll notice a similar architecture.

That's nice looks really good!

 

[Eaj1001]

I currently have a 60 cube that I will be migrating over after cycle. I'll have lots of rock to move over. You'll notice a similar architecture.

I just got a 60 and a 135 but I haven't picked them up yet..next week end.

 

[Duke4Life]

You could pull some of your flatter pieces/ones that overhang down to help as well, stagger them.

 

[eliramos]

I will agree with adding more of a base to the tower I glued 4 smaller rocks to a taller piece for mine myself

 

[CenlaReefer]

you have been given good advice regarding the towers. Please post new pics after you re-sculpt the towers.