Opinion

flchamp89 · Jan 31, 2019

So I posted this in my thread in the nano section. Wanted the experts opinions. Keep in mind I'm old and old school so I'm from the age of more rock the better. It's not what I envisioned but I do like it. However I don't love it. I wanted two islands with one slightly taller. It done have some neat holes and peaks. You guys can beat me up lol

ihavecrabs · Jan 31, 2019

I actually like this scape a lot. Just be sure you can get between the rock and the glass to clean, if you want to be able to do that.

That said, my opinion is just that.. Mine. Figure out what you like and do that..

andrewkw · Jan 31, 2019

It looks okay, but it does look pretty symmetrical. More so I'd be more concerned about the height being very similar. What kind of corals do you plan on keeping? If you put corals of different heights that grow at different speeds it might be okay. You mention you're not happy, its just rock, why not try again now before you start stocking it?

flchamp89 · Jan 31, 2019

ihavecrabs said:
I actually like this scape a lot. Just be sure you can get between the rock and the glass to clean, if you want to be able to do that.

That said, my opinion is just that.. Mine. Figure out what you like and do that..

Thank you I can get all around it.

flchamp89 · Jan 31, 2019

andrewkw said:
It looks okay, but it does look pretty symmetrical. More so I'd be more concerned about the height being very similar. What kind of corals do you plan on keeping? If you put corals of different heights that grow at different speeds it might be okay. You mention you're not happy, its just rock, why not try again now before you start stocking it?

There is slightly more height on the left. I'm going to play with it tonight as I have more rock as well. It's going to be 85 percent soft.

Captain Quint · Jan 31, 2019

It looks great. Just fiddle different shapes until you are happy with the look.

Thanks for sharing.

SPR1968 · Jan 31, 2019

It looks great to me as it is, maybe a bit symmetrical as already said, but still good.

If your not completely happy, maybe check this out if you haven’t seen it yet

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/brand-new-aquascape-forum.386276/

flchamp89 · Jan 31, 2019

SPR1968 said:
It looks great to me as it is, maybe a bit symmetrical as already said, but still good.

If your not completely happy, maybe check this out if you haven’t seen it yet

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/brand-new-aquascape-forum.386276/

I've read it that a good thread. I didn't expect many to approve lol. I like the left side. Going to adjust the right side and see what the pros say.

flchamp89 · Feb 1, 2019

Took out both rocks on the right and replaced with one large rock and angled it for a swim through. Plus breaks up the height. Nothing fancy. Thoughts...

Waters · Feb 1, 2019

I actually liked the first picture you posted the best....I would have left it as is. Looks great!

flchamp89 · Feb 1, 2019

Waters said:
I actually liked the first picture you posted the best....I would have left it as is. Looks great!

Dang lol really

Silver14SS · Feb 1, 2019

My vote is for version 2, I like the height difference and it gives you space for a tall coral if that's what you want.

flchamp89 · Feb 1, 2019

Thank you guys. Either way you guys think it's respectable? I think the setup should grow soft corals.

ihavecrabs · Feb 1, 2019

flchamp89 said:
Thank you guys. Either way you guys think it's respectable? I think the setup should grow soft corals.

Either way is definitely respectable. V1 had more space for corals and rock dwelling creatures which I liked. V2 is less symmetrical which a lot of people seem to like as well.

I liked version 1 as well! But both look great.

flchamp89 · Feb 1, 2019

Last one

andrewkw · Feb 1, 2019

I like #2 the best, but #3 is still nicer then #1 imo. Try and picture the corals you want to put in, and how they will grow in the coming months / years. The reality is once you start stocking the aquascape is going to look drastically different when it's filled with corals and almost all tanks end up looking better then when they were just rocks.