Aquascaping to Match a Certain Reef Zone

Tobman · 09/12/2006, 08:59 AM

Where can I find reference information and pictures of different reef zones or certain types of coral/reef fish communities. My thought is to match my tank aquascape and livestock to a certain part of the reef or a reef type of a part of the world.

geekreef_05 · 09/12/2006, 09:35 AM

If you want a natural look, just aquascape with your eyes closed. Randomness is the essence of naturalness!

happy reefin'

jeffbrig · 09/12/2006, 10:05 AM

Eric Borneman's book Aquarium Corals, does a pretty good job illustrating the different reef zones, however you'd need a truly GIANT aquarium to effectively reproduce any of them (reef wall, reef flat, upper reef slope, etc.). You'll have better luck trying to mimic a specific reef location (atlantic, pacific, red sea) through selection of species.

09/12/2006, 08:59 AM	#1
Tobman Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Posts: 418	Aquascaping to Match a Certain Reef Zone Where can I find reference information and pictures of different reef zones or certain types of coral/reef fish communities. My thought is to match my tank aquascape and livestock to a certain part of the reef or a reef type of a part of the world. __________________ Go Broncos! Current Tank Info: 65g reef

09/12/2006, 09:35 AM	#2
geekreef_05 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 626	If you want a natural look, just aquascape with your eyes closed. Randomness is the essence of naturalness! happy reefin' __________________ A good aquarium is like a beautiful woman. Shes nice to look at but requires daily attention and constantly leaves you broke. Current Tank Info: 15H Mixed Reef, 150 HQI, 25lbs Vanuatu, SSB; 60 gal FOWLR 'Tap Water' Show Tank; 33L Skimmerless Softie Reef w/ BTA, 50/50 PC's, 70lbs Indo

09/12/2006, 10:05 AM	#3
jeffbrig Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 5,548	Eric Borneman's book Aquarium Corals, does a pretty good job illustrating the different reef zones, however you'd need a truly GIANT aquarium to effectively reproduce any of them (reef wall, reef flat, upper reef slope, etc.). You'll have better luck trying to mimic a specific reef location (atlantic, pacific, red sea) through selection of species. __________________ Beware the power of stupid people in large groups..... Current Tank Info: formerly 250g room divider