Aquascape 1, 2, or 3

MWalton91 · 01/14/2014, 10:38 AM

Hey all, im starting to get things together to redo my whole tank. I would like some input on certain i came up with.

Tank info
46 bow
2 o. Clowns
Toadstool frag
Gsp frag

Could i get yalls input on the diff scapes i have

MWalton91 · 01/14/2014, 10:41 AM

Aquascape 2

MWalton91 · 01/14/2014, 10:44 AM

Sorry about the multiple posts, i couldnt post all 3 from my phone

Scape 1 has more open space for swimming
Scape 2 is my my wife and i's favorite
And scape 3 is my least favorite

Also does anyone have a link to an faux sandbed mix

Thanks for the help

snorvich · 01/14/2014, 10:49 AM

In general, I feel that open aquascaping is more pleasing over time. However, I won't be viewing your tank, your wife and you will be. Go with what pleases and know that you can always rearrange.

Terefel · 01/14/2014, 01:18 PM

I actually prefer the third because it seems the most natural to me. I think 1 or two could be improved by adding a little bit more front to back dimension, but that's just my personal preference. Between one and two, I like two better.

evonano · 01/14/2014, 01:21 PM

awsom aquascaping

FTDelta · 01/14/2014, 01:22 PM

I like #3

thegrun · 01/14/2014, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terefel

I actually prefer the third because it seems the most natural to me. I think 1 or two could be improved by adding a little bit more front to back dimension, but that's just my personal preference. Between one and two, I like two better.

Agreed, even with number three which is also my favorite, I would rotate the base rock on the left slightly so that it runs out towards the front of the tank. Try to avoid a straight line across the back of the tank.

MWalton91 · 01/14/2014, 01:39 PM

Thanks everybody for the advice. Also will these scapes be good for zoas and sps as far as placement goes?

auburnreefer110 · 01/14/2014, 02:42 PM

#3 for me as well

Travish881 · 01/14/2014, 05:16 PM

I'd have to say #3 looks nice

lifeoffaith · 01/14/2014, 05:33 PM

3 for sure. Looks natural, provides a little hiding for the Occelaris and I think you should still have plenty of space for coral placement. Also, adding some lower ledges in the front would be helpful for lower light corals plus would add some depth to your aqua scape.

immortl · 01/14/2014, 05:44 PM

I like both 1 and 3, but think 3 is slightly more appealing. As suggested above, perhaps angle it out some so the left is slightly closer to the front of the tank. That option, 3, using the whole concept of thirds and depth nicely and has a nice natural look.

MSreefdoc · 01/14/2014, 06:45 PM

I like number 3, but why not just go with the one you like the most. Also depends on what you pan to put in there. #2 might be best if you are planning on putting any branching spa in there.

apexkeeper · 01/14/2014, 07:18 PM

Another vote for #3... Looks more natural with more open space between rocks.

Tzwizzle · 01/14/2014, 07:59 PM

My vote is for #2. I get bored with the "stack o rocks" commonly seen in tanks.

MWalton91 · 01/14/2014, 08:16 PM

Thanks all! I'll try to angle the rocks more to add some depth. Bad part is the tank is only 12" wide and 16"w at the max

Pcrain · 01/14/2014, 08:17 PM

I like 3

cheezybuda · 01/14/2014, 08:46 PM

I vote 3

01/14/2014, 10:49 AM	#4
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	In general, I feel that open aquascaping is more pleasing over time. However, I won't be viewing your tank, your wife and you will be. Go with what pleases and know that you can always rearrange. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

01/14/2014, 01:18 PM	#5
Terefel Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 303	I actually prefer the third because it seems the most natural to me. I think 1 or two could be improved by adding a little bit more front to back dimension, but that's just my personal preference. Between one and two, I like two better. __________________ Young and growing 40B mixed reef

01/14/2014, 08:17 PM	#18
Pcrain Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: chico ca Posts: 414	I like 3 __________________ 90g sps dominated reef -60g grow out- 20g sump Lighting- Maristar fixture 2x250watt MH 2xt5 sunlight supply ballast/ grow out 2x t5ho Filtration- SRO 2000 , reactors for biopellets, carbon and phosban. Current Tank Info: 90g reef 25g sump/fuge

01/14/2014, 01:21 PM	#6
evonano Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Carson,CA Posts: 33	awsom aquascaping

01/14/2014, 01:22 PM	#7
FTDelta Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,124	I like #3

01/14/2014, 01:39 PM	#9
MWalton91 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 50	Thanks everybody for the advice. Also will these scapes be good for zoas and sps as far as placement goes?

01/14/2014, 02:42 PM	#10
auburnreefer110 Moved On Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 217	#3 for me as well

01/14/2014, 05:16 PM	#11
Travish881 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 117	I'd have to say #3 looks nice

01/14/2014, 05:33 PM	#12
lifeoffaith Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grand Rapids MI area Posts: 737	3 for sure. Looks natural, provides a little hiding for the Occelaris and I think you should still have plenty of space for coral placement. Also, adding some lower ledges in the front would be helpful for lower light corals plus would add some depth to your aqua scape.

01/14/2014, 05:44 PM	#13
immortl Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 114	I like both 1 and 3, but think 3 is slightly more appealing. As suggested above, perhaps angle it out some so the left is slightly closer to the front of the tank. That option, 3, using the whole concept of thirds and depth nicely and has a nice natural look.

01/14/2014, 06:45 PM	#14
MSreefdoc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 68	I like number 3, but why not just go with the one you like the most. Also depends on what you pan to put in there. #2 might be best if you are planning on putting any branching spa in there.

01/14/2014, 07:18 PM	#15
apexkeeper Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Central, NJ Posts: 297	Another vote for #3... Looks more natural with more open space between rocks.

01/14/2014, 07:59 PM	#16
Tzwizzle Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 283	My vote is for #2. I get bored with the "stack o rocks" commonly seen in tanks.

01/14/2014, 08:16 PM	#17
MWalton91 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 50	Thanks all! I'll try to angle the rocks more to add some depth. Bad part is the tank is only 12" wide and 16"w at the max

01/14/2014, 08:46 PM	#19
cheezybuda Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 102	I vote 3