Feedback on scape?

Joiningsession · Jun 3, 2018

Hi all, looking for feedback on my aquascape. I know this is a very opinionated topic but want info on Not just if it looks pleasing but if it looks like it would work for flow etc. It's a IM 20g and will have a Prime HD over it with a MP10w. Tank will be *hopefully* mixed with a handful of Acros down the road right under the light. But mostly LPS and Zoas. Im trying to go for a more open minimalistic aquascape. In the pictures, I love the look of the main rock structure in the middle up front. But at first I didn't know if it looked like it was enough to please my eye so I thought a tiny island would look okay on the left side, this is where I can't figure out if it's pleasing to the eye or not. Should it stay? Be removed? Shift the centerpiece to the left and put the island on the right? Etc.. Any inputs at all about the entire aquascape, a certain structure etc are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

hdsoftail1065 · Jun 3, 2018

I think it looks really nice! There is a thread where you can get ideas and the second link will be helpful as well.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/aquascape-discussion.1028/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/need-help-with-your-aquascape.385531/

NY_Caveman · Jun 3, 2018

I like the two structures a lot. Here is a link for more ideas. These videos are short and full of examples.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/reef-aquascaping-video-series.392876/

Waters · Jun 4, 2018

I like the layout a lot.....if I was going to make any changes, it would just be to add a little more height to the main island.

Luno · Jun 4, 2018

Such a subjective thing, but as far as a visually pleasing aspect it's pretty good. And will allow flow and a feeling of depth. The only thing and this is may be of importance. Is your rock on top of your sand? If it is Rock shouldn't be placed on top of sand as if a critter moves the sand underneath rock can move and cause a crash or damage to the bottom pane unlikely especially with your thin layer of sand but seen it happen. The less important thing of it being ontop of the sand is visually, if you can have your sand build up around the rock it really gives that feel the rock is coming up out of it. Not just placed there

Junglejim · Jun 5, 2018

Ok, my opinion, take the main structure on the right and angle toward the smaller structure more, almost pointing to the back corner of the tank, then bring the small left structure forward a bit.