Critique my scape, please

kanders87 · Dec 11, 2018

So I recently rescaped in my corner 55 gallon trying to get better flow while also cleaning off some algea. I like the rock, but I’m not sure that it’s tall enough for the height of the tank. It’s going to be an LPS reef, so probably no tall growing corals. Just looking for some input.

ihavecrabs · Dec 11, 2018

I like it. What are you planning on adding livestock wise? That may help guide any suggestions.

VSVP bet · Dec 11, 2018

I like it too, depends on what LPS your gearing toward. The abundance of sand space would be perfect for lob0s, bowers, cynarina, acans, etc. Your euphyllia can go on the rocks.

WV Reefer · Dec 11, 2018

kanders87 said:
So I recently rescaped in my corner 55 gallon trying to get better flow while also cleaning off some algea. I like the rock, but I’m not sure that it’s tall enough for the height of the tank. It’s going to be an LPS reef, so probably no tall growing corals. Just looking for some input.

I like it!

Katrina71 · Dec 11, 2018

Does that big open lagoon scream trachy, or it it just me?

WV Reefer · Dec 11, 2018

Katrina71 said:
Does that big open lagoon scream trachy, or it it just me?

yes!!

and a long tentacled plate!

Katrina71 · Dec 11, 2018

Oh yes...we are on the same page!

jporter17 · Dec 11, 2018

This is one of the best rock scapes I've seen. Very natural looking and I really like the open sand and swim area. Great job! JP

SPR1968 · Dec 11, 2018

I think it looks great and very natural indeed.

saintsreturn · Dec 11, 2018

It looks sharp and i have one piece of thought. You have a large surface area of rock in/on your sand bed. If you could lift it somehow (PVC or something) you would get better flow around and under, reducing waste build up under that rock.

I love the look overall!

kanders87 · Dec 11, 2018

Oh wow Thank you for the compliments! Stocking so far includes 2 clowns, and 2-3 trochus snails. In the future I’m planning on adding a cleaner shrimp or 2, a porcelain crab or 2, and a blenny of some sort. Corals will include an assortment of blastomussa, acans, leptastrea, favia, and hopefully some frogspawn or torches. Nothing set in stone, and definitely open to other ideas. Thinking a trachy is a must!