My first attempt at aquascaping

[Troy-Head1]

I need help what do y’all think I should change

 

[thomas_neil]

I need help what do y’all think I should change

I’d add a few smaller rocks in front with the other one. Everyone loves a good zoa garden. Looks great!

 

[terraincognita]

Add one more bigger rock, and then break up some rock and epoxy it together to make arches between the rocks, or use some tonga branch to make the arches

 

[Troy-Head1]

I’d add a few smaller rocks in front with the other one. Everyone loves a good zoa garden. Looks great!

I didn’t think about that thank you very much

 

[Troy-Head1]

Add one more bigger rock, and then break up some rock and epoxy it together to make arches between the rocks, or use some tonga branch to make the arches

That sounds perfect thank you I’ll definitely do that. What epoxy do you recommend

 

[kados]

If you're using Caribsea Liferock, they have arches of all sorts of sizes also. They're great for connecting for depth and caves

 

[DeniseAndy]

What corals are you keeping, because some height would be appealing. Also, make sure it is a good 2" away from sides so you can scrape.

 

[Troy-Head1]

If you're using Caribsea Liferock, they have arches of all sorts of sizes also. They're great for connecting for depth and caves

I am using Caribsea Liferock I’ll different look into the arches I feel like that’s what I’m missing

 

[Troy-Head1]

What corals are you keeping, because some height would be appealing. Also, make sure it is a good 2" away from sides so you can scrape

What corals are you keeping, because some height would be appealing. Also, make sure it is a good 2" away from sides so you can scrape.

What do you mean by height would be appealing?

 

[kados]

I am using Caribsea Liferock I’ll different look into the arches I feel like that’s what I’m missing

I used all Caribsea Liferock as well for a fish only.

 

[swallace]

That sounds perfect thank you I’ll definitely do that. What epoxy do you recommend

You can use JB waterweld among others

 

[Troy-Head1]

I used all Caribsea Liferock as well for a fish only.

That looks amazing how did you do that

You can use JB waterweld among othercou

 

[Troy-Head1]

That looks amazing how did you do that

Could I use that under water?

 

[Brit’s Fish]

I used all Caribsea Liferock as well for a fish only.

Love this! How big is your tank? I’m thinking of doing a predator tank too.

 

[terraincognita]

I've used instant ocean epoxy, it's relatively strong. The best material I've ever ever used is reynolds advanced Habitat Black, but that's expensive and exclusive and takes awhile to get.

Check your local LFS I bet you they have some of the "sticks" of epoxy. like this

AquaStik Underwater Epoxy Putty - Coralline Red

AquaStik is our go to epoxy for its low cost, and excellent performance. Epoxy putty is widely used around the aquarium hobby because it is reef-safe and easy to use. The Two Little Fishies epoxy putty is easy to mix, and the coralline purple is one of the closest color matches on the market...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[kados]

That looks amazing how did you do that

This is a mix of different size arches 12", 18", 24" and their shroom structures. Nothing is glued and I change the scape around every few months. I just find the sweet spot where the rocks connect sturdy. Breaking this liferock up is messy and the inside is white so it doesn't match nicely unless you really hide the broken sides well.. I like it to look uniform so I only used whole pieces.

 

[kados]

Love this! How big is your tank? I’m thinking of doing a predator tank too.

Thank you! It's a little under 200 gallon system. I say go for it. I love fish only tanks. Both of mine are. Each fish actually has its own personality. These guys get along well.

 

[Troy-Head1]

That looks amazing how did you do th

This is a mix of different size arches 12", 18", 24" and their shroom structures. Nothing is glued and I change the scape around every few months. I just find the sweet spot where the rocks connect sturdy. Breaking this liferock up is messy and the inside is white so it doesn't match nicely unless you really hide the broken sides well.. I like it to look uniform so I only used whole pieces.

That looks awesome thank you so much for the help