Is this to much? (rock formation)

chicagojoe · 10/12/2012, 01:24 PM

Trying to stay away from the "rock wall" syndrome. Is this to "Mcdonald'ish", or ok? I have to say, BRS wasn't kidding about the reefsaver rock, it's easy to manipulate. Also, being as this is a new tank and dry live rock, do I need to cure the rock first and then cycle the tank, or is it better to do both at the same time?

Thanks, Joe

LOL!! then that's an absolute NO, way to much rock?

Here's the pic.

Re-Scaled.jpg

softieatheart · 10/12/2012, 01:27 PM

If there is a photo attached, I can't see it.

secrest · 10/12/2012, 01:55 PM

Need a pic to be able to answer that.

chicagojoe · 10/12/2012, 02:19 PM

Sorry guys, tapatalk screwing with me on the new tablet. all fixed now!

Woodchuck12 · 10/12/2012, 02:30 PM

I think it looks great!

reeferman1128 · 10/12/2012, 02:45 PM

Looks good

Outrigger Reef · 10/12/2012, 04:21 PM

Looks good. Wish the rock could stay that color.

Zappo · 10/12/2012, 04:25 PM

It looks great. Very nice looking design and plenty of room behind the rocks for the fish to hide when they want to. The only time you have to worry about having too much rock is if there isn't enough room for the fish to swim around. If anything, I'd call your design minimalist.

chicagojoe · 10/12/2012, 05:10 PM

Thanks Woodchuck12, reeferman1128, Outrigger Reef, & Zappo for the opinions. I was hoping it looked ok, after 5 hours and 27 different designs I'm kind of out of ideas.

To anyone still reading, another question to go with the curing of the rock question, I've been reading alot on the eggcrate issue. Should I cut the eggcrate from around the bottom of the base points to open up the sand to the glass bottom for burrowing critters?

Eggcrate.jpg

remove areas like that indicated by the red border? Also the crate under the arches as well.

TIA again, Joe

Red254 · 10/12/2012, 07:48 PM

I can't comment on the egg crate but I think your rock might be too close to the glass .....I made the same mistake in my tank and there's a small section of glass I can't get a mag float to clean it , just a suggestion but its up to you

Love the aquascape though

chicagojoe · 10/12/2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red254

I can't comment on the egg crate but I think your rock might be too close to the glass .....I made the same mistake in my tank and there's a small section of glass I can't get a mag float to clean it , just a suggestion but its up to you

Love the aquascape though

Yeah, i learned that lesson the hard way too.. this time i ran the scraper, cleaner, & syphon around the entire tank to check clearances. Man that was a painful lesson! Helpful hint, wear gloves, bristleworms sting! Thx for the complement.

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10/12/2012, 01:24 PM	#1
chicagojoe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 23	Is this to much? (rock formation) Trying to stay away from the "rock wall" syndrome. Is this to "Mcdonald'ish", or ok? I have to say, BRS wasn't kidding about the reefsaver rock, it's easy to manipulate. Also, being as this is a new tank and dry live rock, do I need to cure the rock first and then cycle the tank, or is it better to do both at the same time? Thanks, Joe LOL!! then that's an absolute NO, way to much rock? Here's the pic. Re-Scaled.jpg Last edited by chicagojoe; 10/12/2012 at 02:19 PM. Reason: picture didn't post. Thx tapatalk

10/12/2012, 01:27 PM	#2
softieatheart Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North West Illinois Posts: 188	If there is a photo attached, I can't see it. __________________ There are so many things standing in my way this morning, I can hardly begin. Yet I have heard there are rumors of water. Maybe that is enough. ~ L.L. Barkat

10/12/2012, 05:10 PM	#9
chicagojoe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 23	Thanks for the help Thanks Woodchuck12, reeferman1128, Outrigger Reef, & Zappo for the opinions. I was hoping it looked ok, after 5 hours and 27 different designs I'm kind of out of ideas. To anyone still reading, another question to go with the curing of the rock question, I've been reading alot on the eggcrate issue. Should I cut the eggcrate from around the bottom of the base points to open up the sand to the glass bottom for burrowing critters? Eggcrate.jpg remove areas like that indicated by the red border? Also the crate under the arches as well. TIA again, Joe

10/12/2012, 01:55 PM	#3
secrest Tired Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,148	Need a pic to be able to answer that.

10/12/2012, 02:19 PM	#4
chicagojoe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 23	Sorry guys, tapatalk screwing with me on the new tablet. all fixed now!

10/12/2012, 02:30 PM	#5
Woodchuck12 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 245	I think it looks great!

10/12/2012, 02:45 PM	#6
reeferman1128 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 157	Looks good

10/12/2012, 04:21 PM	#7
Outrigger Reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mentor, OH Posts: 196	Looks good. Wish the rock could stay that color.

10/12/2012, 04:25 PM	#8
Zappo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 582	It looks great. Very nice looking design and plenty of room behind the rocks for the fish to hide when they want to. The only time you have to worry about having too much rock is if there isn't enough room for the fish to swim around. If anything, I'd call your design minimalist.

10/12/2012, 07:48 PM	#10
Red254 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: epping, nh Posts: 135	I can't comment on the egg crate but I think your rock might be too close to the glass .....I made the same mistake in my tank and there's a small section of glass I can't get a mag float to clean it , just a suggestion but its up to you Love the aquascape though