Just a pick of my cycling tank.

Uncle Boo · 07/01/2007, 02:30 PM

After my first few attempts at aquascaping I realized I didn't plan where I could put corals. I had made caves for future fish but didn't have any great spots for corals. I gave it a try this afternoon and now I have lots of spots at many different heights in the tank, from the very top of the pillar to the sand. Since I don't have any fish, coral, or inverts yet it's about the only thing I can do to feel usefull. Here is a before shot.

And here is after.

A closer shot with lots of little ledges to put corals someday.

3 1/2 weeks and I'm finally getting a little algae in the corner where the sun hits the tank the longest. Patience glasshoppa.

woodycb · 07/01/2007, 02:39 PM

Looks Good, what kind of coral are planning on having.

szgppl · 07/01/2007, 02:47 PM

looking good

Uncle Boo · 07/01/2007, 06:46 PM

I'm planning on zoas, shrooms, and softies, or whatever a beginner should try.

drummereef · 07/01/2007, 06:50 PM

Looks awesome, love the rock!

leebo_28 · 07/01/2007, 06:57 PM

second time looks great!

reeftexas · 07/01/2007, 08:22 PM

Good looking rock and set-up.How do you like your koralis? What# are they?

Uncle Boo · 07/01/2007, 08:48 PM

They are #4's. They seem great but since it's my first tank I don't have anything to compare them to. They have a very wide flow and are easy to install and adjust.

schmo37 · 07/01/2007, 09:05 PM

Your rockwork looks great

iwishtofish · 07/01/2007, 09:11 PM

I'm impressed, Uncle Boo. Really nice pick of rocks and great placement. I am curious as to what you might plan to plant on the big platform in the top left corner.

woodycb · 07/02/2007, 04:31 AM

There is no comparison when it comes to the HK's, those things are great. Good choice on the coral selections. Good Luck.

BigScott · 07/02/2007, 04:55 AM

sweet rock work..

Uncle Boo · 07/02/2007, 11:00 AM

The top of the left platform gets the most intense lighting in the tank. I was trying to have levels with varying light intensity so I could try different corals. I'm not sure what I'll put on top. I was thinking a colony of zoas would look great if it could cover it all, but I haven't done all my research on lighting requirements yet.

iwishtofish · 07/02/2007, 01:06 PM

I also am trying to determine placement and types of corals. I have a big tower to the left, also, but the top is only about 1-2" below the surface! I was thinking abot a zoa tower myself, but I too need to research the lighting. I'm afraid my 150w MH pendant may be too much up there!

bruffin · 07/02/2007, 01:12 PM

That's beautiful aquascaping. Great job!

mako417 · 07/02/2007, 03:03 PM

Where did you get your rock?

Nano Chris · 07/02/2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mako417
Where did you get your rock?

Tank looks good, looks like he used marco rocks.
http://www.marcorocks.com/

07/01/2007, 02:30 PM	#1
Uncle Boo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South New Jersey Shore Posts: 139	Just a pick of my cycling tank. After my first few attempts at aquascaping I realized I didn't plan where I could put corals. I had made caves for future fish but didn't have any great spots for corals. I gave it a try this afternoon and now I have lots of spots at many different heights in the tank, from the very top of the pillar to the sand. Since I don't have any fish, coral, or inverts yet it's about the only thing I can do to feel usefull. Here is a before shot. And here is after. A closer shot with lots of little ledges to put corals someday. 3 1/2 weeks and I'm finally getting a little algae in the corner where the sun hits the tank the longest. Patience glasshoppa.

07/01/2007, 02:39 PM	#2
woodycb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 785	Looks Good, what kind of coral are planning on having. __________________ We have enough youth, how about a fountain of SMART Current Tank Info: 75 gallon

07/01/2007, 06:50 PM	#5
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Looks awesome, love the rock! __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

07/01/2007, 06:57 PM	#6
leebo_28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fl/Pa now Posts: 456	second time looks great! __________________ crayons go one drawer higher Current Tank Info: year 1/2 still new 90rr :(

07/02/2007, 04:31 AM	#11
woodycb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 785	There is no comparison when it comes to the HK's, those things are great. Good choice on the coral selections. Good Luck. __________________ We have enough youth, how about a fountain of SMART Current Tank Info: 75 gallon

07/01/2007, 02:47 PM	#3
szgppl Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: aurora il Posts: 335	looking good

07/01/2007, 06:46 PM	#4
Uncle Boo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South New Jersey Shore Posts: 139	I'm planning on zoas, shrooms, and softies, or whatever a beginner should try.

07/01/2007, 08:22 PM	#7
reeftexas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: El Paso,Texas Posts: 833	Good looking rock and set-up.How do you like your koralis? What# are they?

07/01/2007, 08:48 PM	#8
Uncle Boo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South New Jersey Shore Posts: 139	They are #4's. They seem great but since it's my first tank I don't have anything to compare them to. They have a very wide flow and are easy to install and adjust.

07/01/2007, 09:05 PM	#9
schmo37 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: florida Posts: 31	Your rockwork looks great

07/01/2007, 09:11 PM	#10
iwishtofish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 4,949	I'm impressed, Uncle Boo. Really nice pick of rocks and great placement. I am curious as to what you might plan to plant on the big platform in the top left corner.

07/02/2007, 04:55 AM	#12
BigScott Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: norman , okla Posts: 2,267	sweet rock work.. __________________ Big ScoTT just stoppin in to say hello.. Current Tank Info: one 40 breeder,40 long sump..t5 lights an a 50 gallon in the works..if i ever get a truck to move it..

07/02/2007, 11:00 AM	#13
Uncle Boo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South New Jersey Shore Posts: 139	The top of the left platform gets the most intense lighting in the tank. I was trying to have levels with varying light intensity so I could try different corals. I'm not sure what I'll put on top. I was thinking a colony of zoas would look great if it could cover it all, but I haven't done all my research on lighting requirements yet.

07/02/2007, 01:06 PM	#14
iwishtofish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 4,949	I also am trying to determine placement and types of corals. I have a big tower to the left, also, but the top is only about 1-2" below the surface! I was thinking abot a zoa tower myself, but I too need to research the lighting. I'm afraid my 150w MH pendant may be too much up there!

07/02/2007, 01:12 PM	#15
bruffin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 114	That's beautiful aquascaping. Great job!

07/02/2007, 03:03 PM	#16
mako417 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 192	Where did you get your rock?