RSM MAX S 650 Real Reed Aquascape

[i0nz]

Please critique my aquascape made using Real Reef rock. The rocks are all held together with 3/4” acrylic rods, thermoplastic beads and cyanoacrylate

 

[i0nz]

I’ve used RR in the past and I feel like it’s way more dense now. The drilling process took a lot longer with a diamond tile bit than I remember it taking in previous builds.

 

[NY_Caveman]

I think it looks good. The flat piece on the left top seems a little out of place, but that is just my opinion. Overall the shapes are very interesting and there are many spots for fish and corals to live happily.

 

[Raege]

Very zen feel reminds me of Japanese writing somewhat. I Like the plethora of platforms for corals at different heights and the swimming space between. Going to be very cool when it fills in

 

[emvanburen]

I have the same tank and built a high scape one one side with similar rock. I didn’t appreciate how coral growth changed things and ended up removing a lot of rock as coral grew. I think your right side could come down a lot.

 

[i0nz]

I think it looks good. The flat piece on the left top seems a little out of place, but that is just my opinion. Overall the shapes are very interesting and there are many spots for fish and corals to live happily.

I have the same tank and built a high scape one one side with similar rock. I didn’t appreciate how coral growth changed things and ended up removing a lot of rock as coral grew. I think your right side could come down a lot.

I must say, it’s still a work in progress. This is the largest non PVC build yet for me and I also was working against the clock. I do see certain things that could be changed which shouldn’t be difficult at this point.

I had to purchase setting spray for the glue during the final phase, as the center piece was reconstucted within an hour.

The entire design/rockscape had 8 hours of time billed, but I was able to make it work and gain a perspective of the final in-tank design and how it correlated to the design I created on my iPad Pro.

Lol I feel like I may take it more seriously/meticulously than most being an art major. I’ve seen some Japanese artists create insanely beautiful aquascapes with ease...

 

[SPR1968]

The tank looks great so far!

I’ve got the S650 as well, there stunning tanks

Is this your build thread or do you have another and I’ll follow along ?

 

[jsvand5]

I think it’s looks really good aside from that flat piece on the upper left. Just doesn’t look natural and it’s too close to the surface to put corals on.