Redone my aquascape, what do you think?

Stahre · Jun 8, 2023

I will have to use some sort of epoxy/glue to secure some of the rocks.

But what do you think? Does it look good?

shakacuz · Jun 8, 2023

i like it! perhaps a small island somewhere in the front?

workhz · Jun 8, 2023

I like it. Single arch looks much better than the folks that try to create 50 arches that make their tanks look like a pretzel.

Stahre · Jun 8, 2023

shakacuz said:
i like it! perhaps a small island somewhere in the front?

Thanks! Yes I was thinking about that as well, maybe in the middle or to the right. Let’s see

Stahre · Jun 8, 2023

workhz said:
I like it. Single arch looks much better than the folks that try to create 50 arches that make their tanks look like a pretzel.

Haha

I agree! First I had like a big wall, but wanted something that makes it all pop a little bit.

kevgib67 · Jun 8, 2023

Looks great, good hiding places, nice arch and plenty of places for easy coral placement.

AVEN · Jun 8, 2023

Personally, I find the rocks on top to be unnatural. They give me the feeling that they are piled up and unstable. In general, I really like it, good job

PhishMonger84 · Jun 8, 2023

looks pretty good, the arch pulls my eyes unnaturally. have you heard of the rule of thirds? i find that to be a good starting point, IE framing your view to either the right or left third and leaving the other 2 rather open.

nothing wrong, if it were me i would attempt to shift the arch more to the right

Stahre · Jun 8, 2023

AVEN said:
Personally, I find the rocks on top to be unnatural. They give me the feeling that they are piled up and unstable. In general, I really like it, good job

You are correct! They are currently loosely stacked on top. I do not like this either.
One problem is that they are different types of rock.

I plan to epoxy/glue them to secure them.
Also I think with time, when it starts to fill up with corals, it will not show as much anymore.

Stahre · Jun 8, 2023

PhishMonger84 said:
looks pretty good, the arch pulls my eyes unnaturally. have you heard of the rule of thirds? i find that to be a good starting point, IE framing your view to either the right or left third and leaving the other 2 rather open.

nothing wrong, if it were me i would attempt to shift the arch more to the right

Yeah I have heard about that! And now when you mention it, I can not stop thinking about it! Haha. Will do some thinking before securing any rocks

AVEN · Jun 9, 2023

SexyShrimpz said:
You are correct! They are currently loosely stacked on top. I do not like this either.
One problem is that they are different types of rock.

I plan to epoxy/glue them to secure them.
Also I think with time, when it starts to fill up with corals, it will not show as much anymore.

I fully agree with what you wrote. When the rocks are completely covered with corals, you won't be able to see them anymore. The important thing is to position them well so that the water can circulate properly, that they are stable and in the case of a dsb, to cover the surface as little as possible.