More rock??

los2008 · 02/13/2010, 09:40 PM

I was thinking that i should add more rock what do you guys think 28 gal nano? sorry having problems posting pics

zoohoot · 02/13/2010, 09:41 PM

Yeah, I think it could use more. Maybe try to build out some type of "peninsula" into the middle of the tank.

hucklebucker · 02/13/2010, 10:29 PM

ya you might wanna pull it off the back wall a little so you can get some flow behind

Octoshark · 02/13/2010, 10:53 PM

I would put a little more in, and you should avoid having the rock touch the sides when possible.

Broskie · 02/13/2010, 11:56 PM

Bring your rock into the middle and make a smal island. This would not only look better but you will get better flow all the way around the tank. Another few pounds won't hurt though.

Chiefsurfer · 02/14/2010, 08:21 AM

I would suggest about 35 lbs for that tank, which looks like you have about 12 lbs in. Agree, you can do a peninsula, or an island which would look and work better.

bluetang66 · 02/14/2010, 11:28 AM

I personally like a lot of rock just try to keep it off the glass it'll make cleaning a lot easier.

mfinn · 02/14/2010, 11:39 AM

I agree, some more rock would be good.

content12001 · 02/14/2010, 01:52 PM

Would definitely use more rock. Agree with above. I'd keep it about 1-2" off the glass to ease cleaning the glass, etc.

steggie · 02/14/2010, 02:16 PM

IMO I would put about 30 lbs, and when you aquascape it, I would try to stack it with ample room in between the rocks. It helps to keep the water moving around and through the rocks, thus keeping detritus in suspension,to be picked up by the filter. Just my two pennies!!

02/13/2010, 10:53 PM	#4
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	I would put a little more in, and you should avoid having the rock touch the sides when possible. __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

02/14/2010, 08:21 AM	#6
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	I would suggest about 35 lbs for that tank, which looks like you have about 12 lbs in. Agree, you can do a peninsula, or an island which would look and work better. __________________ Chief Current Tank: 20 Gallon tall, 4-bulb t5 HO, Eshopps psk75H, ac-70 fuge. So far, green clown goby, striped goby, more gorillas than I wish I had, 5 SPS frags, 3 LPS Frags, 1 Softee, Turkey Wing Clam. Plan for the future: 120 gallon 4ft glass tank. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon tall Reef Tank

02/14/2010, 11:39 AM	#8
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I agree, some more rock would be good. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

02/13/2010, 09:41 PM	#2
zoohoot Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 233	Yeah, I think it could use more. Maybe try to build out some type of "peninsula" into the middle of the tank.

02/13/2010, 10:29 PM	#3
hucklebucker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lodi ca Posts: 134	ya you might wanna pull it off the back wall a little so you can get some flow behind

02/13/2010, 11:56 PM	#5
Broskie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 30	Bring your rock into the middle and make a smal island. This would not only look better but you will get better flow all the way around the tank. Another few pounds won't hurt though.

02/14/2010, 11:28 AM	#7
bluetang66 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 160	I personally like a lot of rock just try to keep it off the glass it'll make cleaning a lot easier.

02/14/2010, 01:52 PM	#9
content12001 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Centerpoint, IN Posts: 88	Would definitely use more rock. Agree with above. I'd keep it about 1-2" off the glass to ease cleaning the glass, etc.

02/14/2010, 02:16 PM	#10
steggie Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: arlington tx Posts: 30	IMO I would put about 30 lbs, and when you aquascape it, I would try to stack it with ample room in between the rocks. It helps to keep the water moving around and through the rocks, thus keeping detritus in suspension,to be picked up by the filter. Just my two pennies!!