Double sided aquascapes

MeghanisradxD · 10/26/2015, 11:38 AM

My new tank (150) is going to be viewable from two sides and wanted to see other aquascapes similar, so I could get some inspiration.

Reef Frog · 10/26/2015, 01:34 PM

IMO that's a great way to go. You can keep a lot more coral in the same space when compared to a "wall" set up where live rock is stacked against the back wall, designed to be viewed only from the front and perhaps side panes.

On hurdle IMO is engineering it so it looks "clean" with plumbing, wires & equipment hidden from view. This is often done with one end built into the wall. Search for peninsula tanks and you'll see some examples.

Raoul5Duke · 10/26/2015, 01:37 PM

I have a 360 that is set up like that an love it. My build thread is dated but you can see some views in there if you search under my name.

MeghanisradxD · 10/26/2015, 03:39 PM

Thanks!

I will look up the build thread and also take a look at some peninsula tanks. The trick with this one is the width is only about 18" and compared to the 30" height, it's going to make it a little more challenging.

10/26/2015, 11:38 AM	#1
MeghanisradxD Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 183	Double sided aquascapes My new tank (150) is going to be viewable from two sides and wanted to see other aquascapes similar, so I could get some inspiration.

10/26/2015, 01:34 PM	#2
Reef Frog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,121	IMO that's a great way to go. You can keep a lot more coral in the same space when compared to a "wall" set up where live rock is stacked against the back wall, designed to be viewed only from the front and perhaps side panes. On hurdle IMO is engineering it so it looks "clean" with plumbing, wires & equipment hidden from view. This is often done with one end built into the wall. Search for peninsula tanks and you'll see some examples.

10/26/2015, 01:37 PM	#3
Raoul5Duke Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Near Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,070	I have a 360 that is set up like that an love it. My build thread is dated but you can see some views in there if you search under my name.

10/26/2015, 03:39 PM	#4
MeghanisradxD Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 183	Thanks! I will look up the build thread and also take a look at some peninsula tanks. The trick with this one is the width is only about 18" and compared to the 30" height, it's going to make it a little more challenging.