Cave sizes

[StefanW]

I am in the process of building my aquascape and was wondering how large of caves to make. It is in a 40 breeder so there will not be any large fish. And advice would be great.

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

It really depends on what type of aquascape your going for. If your going for a more natural scape then have a lot small caves if your going for a NSA Scape then make fewer medium sized ones

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I wouldn’t worry about it. Fish can fit into pretty tight spaces, they will find their own spot they like, and a lot of small fish build their caves under the rocks.

 

[BeltedCoyote]

So is it reasonable to try and factor in coral growth when considering nsa vs traditional?

 

[StefanW]

It really depends on what type of aquascape your going for. If your going for a more natural scape then have a lot small caves if your going for a NSA Scape then make fewer medium sized ones

I am trying to make it visually appealing but still trying to give a good habitat. So far I have some arches as well as some different size caves. So I guess it would be a mixture.

 

[StefanW]

So is it reasonable to try and factor in coral growth when considering nsa vs traditional?

I am making sure to have ample places for coral on the top of caves I have made as well as some islands for more aggressive coral.

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

I have a couple of clam shells behind my rock, the fish can dart behind.