Roast me on my first aquascape attempt

[780blaster]

As per thread title.. looking for feedback on this aquascape for my first tank. It will measure 54" long x 18" x18" (dimensions to the outside of the tape in the pictures below.) Starting out I will have an Orbit 2 gyre on one side of the tank. Not opposed to adding a second or a Nero on the other side for more flow if needed.

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[Gumbies R Us]

I like it! I would add a little more rock to give your fish more hiding places, but other than that, it looks good!

 

[edsbeaker]

I like it! I would add a little more rock to give your fish more hiding places, but other than that, it looks good!

Exactly!
I really like how it looks. I also put isolated islands into my aquascape. My one concern is there really isn’t much areas of caves or overhangs if you will be keeping any timid fish.

 

[JTP424]

Really solid looking! What type of adhesive are you using?

 

[mariano]

Looks very nice. Just remember corals need space to grow (i would try to free some space on the sides) so that corals sitting there will have room to grow.

 

[780blaster]

Really solid looking! What type of adhesive are you using?

Mostly E-Marco 400, a couple smaller pieces i just super glued (ran out of e-marco, i built an arch structure which i ended up really disliking so sent back to the drawing board.)

 

[780blaster]

Looks very nice. Just remember corals need space to grow (i would try to free some space on the sides) so that corals sitting there will have room to grow.

Yeah I realized this as well. I'll probably move the structures in a bit from the edges but generally keep the same overall shapes

 

[Dragen Fiend]

Looks great!

Its all about personal preference and what you plan to stock. I do like more overhangs or bridges connecting to other rocks. Gives you more room for corals while still maintaining swimming space. Just a balancing act with hiding spots for fish but room for corals to grow. I've been add it or 3 days now with my new aquascape lol.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

As per thread title.. looking for feedback on this aquascape for my first tank. It will measure 54" long x 18" x18" (dimensions to the outside of the tape in the pictures below.) Starting out I will have an Orbit 2 gyre on one side of the tank. Not opposed to adding a second or a Nero on the other side for more flow if needed.

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I like it! But I would add to it, with some live rock to create more caves, and kick start your biodiversity!

 

[McPuff]

I like the pieces that you've created. My only change would be to shift some of it so that it doesn't look like it's split down the middle. Go for the rule of thirds. Your corals will create more overhangs, caves, etc.