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06/30/2015, 12:37 AM
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Reef Aquascape
Hi, I have had my tank up and running about 3 months now, but am unsure about the Aquascape.
I have placed some large rocks at the front, that take up a lot of the open sand. I have a DSB so I am thinking of removing these and stacking them more at the back, leaving more sand open and on view. Is this recommended for any future livestock anyway? |
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06/30/2015, 12:42 AM
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It's all up to you. My base rock sits mostly at the back with other pieces piled on top. I have plenty of room for livestock and a nice open space for fish to swim and critters to crawl through my sand.
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06/30/2015, 12:43 AM
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Photo attached. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks
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06/30/2015, 03:00 AM
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It is completely personal taste. I would remove the rock on the left and leave it open sand. But its not bad if you leave as is.
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06/30/2015, 06:01 AM
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It's totally up to you what you like. Personally, I set my rocks so I could provide some caves allowing the fish to swim through them. I like it when fish swim through the rocks and stuff.
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06/30/2015, 09:49 AM
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I mean if you want to get really technical you could watch some youtube videos on "the rule of Thirds" and use that to help your aquascape here is a link for some reading information: http://fish-etc.com/aquascaping-main...-your-aquarium
But aquascaping is totally what you want to get out of you tank |
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06/30/2015, 09:52 AM
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If the rock is on top of the sand bed (not sitting directly on the glass) and you get any sand sifters, they'll aquascape it for you.
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06/30/2015, 10:59 AM
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Haha.
Actually, they aren't on glass, but I have placed netting down on the crushed coral, before adding fine sand, and therefore they are sitting on the netting. So, hoping this will be ok. |
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06/30/2015, 11:49 AM
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Every life on this planet deserve respect, no matter how small or insignificant it may appear at first glance. 40 Gallon Build Thread - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2486801 Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder, Eshopps PSK-100, Kessil A160WE, 70 lbs. rock, 65 gallon sump, 27 gallon refugium |
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06/30/2015, 12:01 PM
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I like the "nature" look of your aquascape.
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06/30/2015, 01:29 PM
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I agree. There's nothing wrong with that look. |
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