Looking for some feedback on my scape....

[HD_Reefer]

Brand new build and first attempt at an aquascape of this size. Tank is 60x20x21. Take a look and tell me what you think, please.


Check out my build thread: Planet Aquarium 60X20X21

 

[rubertoe93]

Looks epic! I do like like a bit more height but that’s just me! But you have loads of room/caves for the fish, and loads of mantels for coral!

 

[HD_Reefer]

I'm struggling with height....every time I add more height, I end up hating the rest of it. Any suggestions on where to increase it?

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

I would add a few spots with slightly higher rockwork but overall it looks good.

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

Move the center isolated island up or out of the tank. Build up the left side structure so that the right side goes up and to the right. Just an idea. I take mine apart and piece them back together like a kid with legos.

 

[reefz]

Finally!! Ive found someone who did a NSA scape!! I like how the formations are close together yet have good flow through them. It looks amazing bro, totally jealous

 

[HD_Reefer]

Move the center isolated island up or out of the tank. Build up the left side structure so that the right side goes up and to the right. Just an idea. I take mine apart and piece them back together like a kid with legos.

How far below the waterline would you take it?

 

[HD_Reefer]

Finally!! Ive found someone who did a NSA scape!! I like how the formations are close together yet have good flow through them. It looks amazing bro, totally jealous

Thanks! It was a blast to put together, but finishing it out is turning out to be a pain in the A!

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

How far below the waterline would you take it?

Kinda hard to tell. Rockwork looks to end at about the halfway of the waterline height? No more than 1/4 of the way down would be the highest I would go so corals can expand. What types of corals will you have? If SPS dominant you may want to give corals more room to grow upwards. At the end of the day when this is finally packed with corals, no one will know exactly where rock ends and coral begins anyways.

 

[Doctorgori]

yeah I’d elevate that scape a lil ,.... maybe cop that flat bottomed dry rock and marco cement some sorta vertical artwork, arches, et ////
what cement did you use?

 

[HD_Reefer]

Kinda hard to tell. Rockwork looks to end at about the halfway of the waterline height? No more than 1/4 of the way down would be the highest I would go so corals can expand. What types of corals will you have? If SPS dominant you may want to give corals more room to grow upwards. At the end of the day when this is finally packed with corals, no one will know exactly where rock ends and coral begins anyways.

Yep, for the most part, its right at the midway point. My initial thought was to stop there since I planned on having a lot of SPS and was afraid to go any higher since the lights would cook the LPS it it was higher.

After looking at it, I think there is some room to raise it in the middle section. I'll play around with that tonight and see what I can come up with. Thanks for your feedback!

 

[Rubberfrog]

I 95% like it. Maybe a peak 10-15% higher on the left or right.

 

[HD_Reefer]

I 95% like it. Maybe a peak 10-15% higher on the left or right.

From a balance perspective, would you raise one of the side vs the middle?

 

[smol_reef]

From a balance perspective, would you raise one of the side vs the middle?

Personally I prefer a less symmetrical look so that it's more natural. I'd go with raising one of the sides. Really love what you have though!

 

[HD_Reefer]

OK, I think I'm finally settled on the final version. Made some changes and raise some of it up a bit. Take a look and give me your thoughts on this version.

 

[HD_Reefer]

bump

 

[PeterC99]

Here’s another tack to take with the rockscape. Stack your rock on a fiberglass rod and add the branches.

 

[HD_Reefer]

Here’s another tack to take with the rockscape. Stack your rock on a fiberglass rod and add the branches.

Looks good, but a different direction than what I was after. Love the coloration tho!

 

[PeterC99]

Here’s the 4 month later pic

 

[HD_Reefer]

Here’s the 4 month later pic

Impressive!