First Attempt with NSA Aquascape

ThatPhillyReefer · Sep 28, 2020

I am Setting up a 110 gallon reef tank. this is the start of my NSA aqua scape. this is my very first time doing it at the age of 14.
I want to know your opinion and thoughts on this aqua scape.

cshouston · Sep 28, 2020

Not bad! Great job putting that together. Personally, I think you could use more rock in general, or at least some kind of bio-brick media in the sump, to increase the surface area for beneficial bacteria.

If you stay with that amount of rock, I’d scoot it to the right some in accordance with the rule of thirds. Google “rule of thirds” for more information about this concept. It will make it look more aesthetically pleasing.

ThatPhillyReefer · Sep 28, 2020

cshouston said:
Not bad! Great job putting that together. Personally, I think you could use more rock in general, or at least some kind of bio-brick media in the sump, to increase the surface area for beneficial bacteria.

If you stay with that amount of rock, I’d scoot it to the right some in accordance with the rule of thirds. Google “rule of thirds” for more information about this concept. It will make it look more aesthetically pleasing.

That’s just the right side i’m not done yet but i will post pics when fully finished

ThatPhillyReefer · Sep 28, 2020

Owen Sherwin said:
That’s just the right side i’m not done yet but i will post pics when fully finished

Left*

Weasel1960 · Sep 30, 2020

Your off to a great start. I would recommend (if you haven’t already) going to the Bulk Reef Supply (BRS) website. They have some great videos on Aquascaping and one on NSA in particular. They talk about the rule of thirds with examples. You might also find that video on You Tube. Keep s posted on your progress.

Waters · Oct 1, 2020

Looks really good...keep that up throughout the whole tank and you will have a great foundation for a sweet SPS tank.

ThatPhillyReefer · Oct 1, 2020

Waters said:
Looks really good...keep that up throughout the whole tank and you will have a great foundation for a sweet SPS tank.

If you want go and look at the finished product on my page

Waters · Oct 2, 2020

Owen Sherwin said:
If you want go and look at the finished product on my page

I did.....and it looks great. I also see that you did plan on primarily SPS. Will look perfect once it fills in.

ThatPhillyReefer · Oct 3, 2020

Waters said:
I did.....and it looks great. I also see that you did plan on primarily SPS. Will look perfect once it fills in.

go look at the finished product on my page

Ashish Patel · Jan 25, 2021

This is one of the nicer NSA scapes, I like it when you can space out corals with less rockwork and you have achieved that, also the way the light hits the rock is important, not much wasted real estate i can see.