Need help with your aquascape?

[Ardeus]

Better, but you're splitting the tank right in the middle and both sides still have roughly the same size and height.

For me, this means that there's an easy way to improve it. I would try changing this and see if you like the result better.

 

[JCOLE]

Better, but you're splitting the tank right in the middle and both sides still have roughly the same size and height.

For me, this means that there's an easy way to improve it. I would try changing this and see if you like the result better.

If I were to remove two or three of these top rocks?

 

[JCOLE]

If I were to remove two or three of these top rocks?

Also, my plan is to mount SPS frags over all the upper middle and top of rocks. Looking for a lot of surface area as I am going to lean heavy on SPS.

 

[Ardeus]

I would dig deeper into that structure unless your goal is to have a wall of SPS.

The corals will fill a lot of space in a year or 2. Just imagine how full that tank will be by then.

 

[JCOLE]

I would dig deeper into that structure unless your goal is to have a wall of SPS.

The corals will fill a lot of space in a year or 2. Just imagine how full that tank will be by then.

Thank you! I didn't even think about covering up the sections to get an idea. Nice trick! I dont really want to move the middle piece. I made that peice a year and half ago for my 55 gallon and it is glued to the bottom three rocks. Also, it is full of life and I want it to seed my dry rock. How does this look?

This is a shot of the middle rock when I first moved it over to the 150.

 

[Ardeus]

This would create a gap between the 2 structures, right?

 

[Greengny]

1st attempt with setting up a 5ft-er. Using the doors as a rule of 1/3' rds. I've also posted this in my Red Sea reefer thread, but thought I'd go right to the experts
I have a nice set of branch rocks that I'm trying to incorporate. Let me know what you think. Too much rock? Too high? Too open?

Thanks john

 

[Ardeus]

You have an opportunity to create 2 different structures with the 2 rock types you have there.

I would use all the branches to create something like this to start with:

The other rocks could be used to create a single structure with much smaller caves, trying to make the whole thing look as a single rock.

 

[Greengny]

Interesting. So a single rock formation, similar to above, and then another little free standing island on the right?

 

[Ardeus]

Yes, something like this

It will be very difficult to create a natural looking aquascape mixing the branches and the rocks.

 

[Greengny]

Cool. I'll give a shot. Thanks

 

[GoTakeANap]

Getting that tiny rock out will open up an open area to help balance the whole layout.

The left structure is a bit too boxy. That being said, when corals grow on top of that, it will have a more irregular and natural contour. I would keep it as it is.

To make that structure less 2D looking, just try moving that little rock on the right to make it part of the structure.

what rock is this?

 

[Greengny]

2 large pieces, one left and one center, aren't really conducive to what you suggest. I made some small changes. Pile on the right has a cave that I think looks good. The piece standing up in the right corner is a nice piece of branch that I really don't have a place for. Will probably take it out. I included close ups of left and right.

It's growing on me. Plenty of spaces for high and low light corals. Plenty of fish swimming room.

 

[SeeFu]

in several or ardeus' videos he always says dont get to close to the glass. what's considered to close in terms of inch/cm?

 

[khiyasu]

Here’s my scape. Only about 9-10 inches tall, about half of the height of the tank. Should I go taller? How’s it for coral placement opportunities? It will have about 2-3 inches of room on both sides

 

[CD_Scapes]

Here’s my scape, the bases are expoxied together so they can’t really be moved, but most of the other pieces can be

 

[SeeFu]

first attempt

 

[PaulPerger]

My first SW tank, so my first SW Aquascape... This is my first attempt. Nothing is cemented, just stacked for now. Final product will have some rubble rock stuck into reef cement to hide cement, rods, etc.

My intent is to have a Zoa / Paly Garden on the center island, some Pulsing Xenia on the single flat rock in the right front corner (I have heard isolating it will keep it from overtaking the tank, and I love it, so I want some in my tank!) This will be a mixed softie tank. No, or very little SPS. Tank is a 75 Gallon.

End View from corner of room. Basically nobody will see the tank from this angle unless they walk back into the corner...

Front View...

End View visible from couch and dining room...

And a walk around video...

Any Critique, Criticism and SUGGESTIONS are very welcome!!

 

[SammieT]

I got a good one for you guys...
Quick information:
Center drain
2 center returns
120 gallon
40x40x18

See attached picture



Bonus: video before my tank crashed how it was set up

 

[SammieT]

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