Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes - Page 24

purplereef · 12/07/2013, 09:57 AM

Hey Flamron,
What kind of rock did you use for your aqua scape?

Fail_sh3d · 12/07/2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cbashaw

Here's my 93 cube.

What did you use to join the rock? Rod? Epoxy?

ATLL765 · 12/07/2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RickyRicardo

Keep in mind got corals are going to grow etc.

This is Just the base on which you will put them. My experience has been that we initially build too high because we are concerned of the emptiness and then the corals have no room to grow.

Took a bit of your advice and reworked it a bit. I took out the piece in the middle and went for another arch instead.

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To give a better idea of height and whatnot, the right pile is about 17-18" tall, the left pile is ~10". This leaves at least 5 inches to the waterline at any point.

RickyRicardo · 12/07/2013, 01:33 PM

What are you planning to put on top of the higher arch? Unless it is encrusting it will be grazing the surface very quickly... I would lower it 6 inches so when Coral is fully grown you have some head on top...

ATLL765 · 12/07/2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyRicardo

What are you planning to put on top of the higher arch? Unless it is encrusting it will be grazing the surface very quickly... I would lower it 6 inches so when Coral is fully grown you have some head on top...

I don't really have a plan, lol. This is my first reef tank, only had a nano fowlr before this, so I was thinking softies and LPS at first...obviously would be looking to go for some SPS once I feel I'm prepared for that.

You really think it needs to come down 6"? I figured I'd try to have the rockwork get about 2/3 the height of the water. I'm 1-2" over that at the moment, but I figured having only 12" of height on the rockwork would leave too much open space at the top of the tank when the waterline is going to be about 23" above the bottom of the tank. I don't think bringing it down a couple inches would be too hard, but 6" and I'll have to scuttle the arch idea.

RickyRicardo · 12/07/2013, 02:30 PM

Here is what will happen, I have about five inch on top of of my live rock.

cbashaw · 12/07/2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fail_sh3d

What did you use to join the rock? Rod? Epoxy?

I used fiberglass rods from driveway reflectors I bought at homedepot & and a little bit of epoxy on the end piece to fill in a gap. They're cheap, and very easy to work with.

ATLL765 · 12/07/2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyRicardo

Here is what will happen, I have about five inch on top of of my live rock.

I see what you're saying. I really don't want to scrap the whole arch, but I think I'll bring it down a couple inches to more like 14-15". That should leave 7-8" of space above even the highest point.

Thanks for all the input, it's greatly appreciated.

RickyRicardo · 12/07/2013, 05:56 PM

Got the lights in, three kessil 360N

I am now very happy with the aquascaping. Was a bit hard to make changes after dropping them in the tank as the stand is fairly high and the tank 30 inch deep. Actually required a ladder!

Fail_sh3d · 12/07/2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cbashaw

I used fiberglass rods from driveway reflectors I bought at homedepot & and a little bit of epoxy on the end piece to fill in a gap. They're cheap, and very easy to work with.

You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks.

I assume you drilled the holes using a masonry bit and a hammer drill? Or regular old drill?

I love the end result.

stewart1 · 12/07/2013, 08:28 PM

Hi, my name is Stewart. We are new to this hobby of saltwater aquariums and have bought a 6x2x2 tank stand and sump. We are in the process of setting it all up and have bought all our equipment on advice from lots of different people.

We are at the point of the fun part of aquascaping our tank and have included pictures below of what we have come up with. Hoping to get some advice and your opinions if we are heading on the right direction and what else we could do from here. All comments good and bad are taken on board.

Thanks, Stewart

flamron · 12/07/2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by purplereef

Hey Flamron,
What kind of rock did you use for your aqua scape?

I'm not sure. I got it from a reefer when he was selling some extra from his tank. He'd never used this rock since he'd had enough.

Total weight is about 36lbs. It's very holey and stacks nicely by itself.

flamron · 12/07/2013, 08:36 PM

Scratch that. I went back and looked. He called it carribean reef rock.

purplereef · 12/07/2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by flamron

Scratch that. I went back and looked. He called it carribean reef rock.

Thank you very much.

Wretch · 12/08/2013, 02:11 AM

Finally got some more rock and added it to my previous design. How does this grouping look? thanks again.

cbashaw · 12/08/2013, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Fail_sh3d

You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks.

I assume you drilled the holes using a masonry bit and a hammer drill? Or regular old drill?

I love the end result.

I used a regular drill and masonry bit. The rock is not too dense so there is no need for a hammer drill, and I think you would be more likely to crack the rock if you used one.

reeftanknewbie · 12/08/2013, 06:07 AM

Seems like this thread is cold. Bump

Fail_sh3d · 12/08/2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Wretch

Finally got some more rock and added it to my previous design. How does this grouping look? thanks again.

I personally like the top down. Front view is throwing my off a bit though.

reeftanknewbie · 12/08/2013, 01:07 PM

Looks good. I might shift the whole formation an inch to either side so that it is not in the center of view.

Fail_sh3d · 12/08/2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by reeftanknewbie

Looks good. I might shift the whole formation an inch to either side so that it is not in the center of view.

I think that might do it.

reeftanknewbie · 12/08/2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fail_sh3d

I think that might do it.

Would love to see the changes

stewart1 · 12/09/2013, 03:19 AM

Hi, in my previous post the images didn't link - please see below:

Hi, my name is Stewart. We are new to this hobby of saltwater aquariums and have bought a 6x2x2 tank stand and sump. We are in the process of setting it all up and have bought all our equipment on advice from lots of different people.

We are at the point of the fun part of aquascaping our tank and have included pictures below of what we have come up with. Hoping to get some advice and your opinions if we are heading on the right direction and what else we could do from here. All comments good and bad are taken on board.

Thanks, Stewart

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286775534/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286783224/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286837293/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286838963/

reeftanknewbie · 12/09/2013, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stewart1

Hi, my name is Stewart. We are new to this hobby of saltwater aquariums and have bought a 6x2x2 tank stand and sump. We are in the process of setting it all up and have bought all our equipment on advice from lots of different people.

We are at the point of the fun part of aquascaping our tank and have included pictures below of what we have come up with. Hoping to get some advice and your opinions if we are heading on the right direction and what else we could do from here. All comments good and bad are taken on board.

Thanks, Stewart

[IMG]http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=8530&pictureid=

Steward,
Looks good. I would reduce the footprint of the right rock structure a bit so that there is less in the sand.

iCraigerz · 12/10/2013, 02:12 AM

Welp...this should be interesting, lol.

Trying to scape my new 165 Gal. DSA display tank...

72" x 20" x 27" - thoughts?

It's roughly 240lbs. of Marco Rock.

I'm contemplating ordering some of his rods and mortar and throwing up two really nice main pieces but I don't know yet...

Again, thoughts?

I'm open to anything...

Many thanks in advance

.

stewart1 · 12/10/2013, 04:48 AM

Hi,

Thanks for your feedback. We have now put 50kg of natural aragonite coral sand in the tank and moved the front rocks on the right side backwards so a magnet cleaner can fit through.

Not sure if we should add some more height to the right side as weir sitting behind the rocks in the back corner.

Thanks,
Stewart

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11305600124/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11305588716/

12/07/2013, 09:57 AM	#576
purplereef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chardon, Ohio Posts: 1,442	Hey Flamron, What kind of rock did you use for your aqua scape? __________________ Proudly Contrailing the World since 1999. Current Tank Info: 120xl Elos.

12/07/2013, 01:33 PM	#579
RickyRicardo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ottawa Posts: 126	What are you planning to put on top of the higher arch? Unless it is encrusting it will be grazing the surface very quickly... I would lower it 6 inches so when Coral is fully grown you have some head on top... __________________ RickyRicardo Reefer in Ottawa http://www.aquaticlog.com/aquariums/rickyricardo/1 Current Tank Info: AquaVim 116 gallon 1/4 cylinder

12/07/2013, 02:30 PM	#581
RickyRicardo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ottawa Posts: 126	Here is what will happen, I have about five inch on top of of my live rock. __________________ RickyRicardo Reefer in Ottawa http://www.aquaticlog.com/aquariums/rickyricardo/1 Current Tank Info: AquaVim 116 gallon 1/4 cylinder

12/07/2013, 05:56 PM	#584
RickyRicardo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ottawa Posts: 126	Got the lights in, three kessil 360N I am now very happy with the aquascaping. Was a bit hard to make changes after dropping them in the tank as the stand is fairly high and the tank 30 inch deep. Actually required a ladder! __________________ RickyRicardo Reefer in Ottawa http://www.aquaticlog.com/aquariums/rickyricardo/1 Current Tank Info: AquaVim 116 gallon 1/4 cylinder

12/07/2013, 08:36 PM	#588
flamron Professional Stick Gluer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,216	Scratch that. I went back and looked. He called it carribean reef rock. __________________ Ronnie 60g cube - Ghost Overflow - ATI 8 bulb dimmable sunpower - Apex - MP10s - Synergy sump

12/07/2013, 08:28 PM	#586
stewart1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16	Hi, my name is Stewart. We are new to this hobby of saltwater aquariums and have bought a 6x2x2 tank stand and sump. We are in the process of setting it all up and have bought all our equipment on advice from lots of different people. We are at the point of the fun part of aquascaping our tank and have included pictures below of what we have come up with. Hoping to get some advice and your opinions if we are heading on the right direction and what else we could do from here. All comments good and bad are taken on board. Thanks, Stewart

12/08/2013, 02:11 AM	#590
Wretch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Surrey, B.C. Posts: 89	Finally got some more rock and added it to my previous design. How does this grouping look? thanks again. __________________ Current tank info: 54g aqueon corner tank, 18x18x16 sump, vertex in-80, twilight 120w led

12/08/2013, 06:07 AM	#592
reeftanknewbie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Effort PA Posts: 1,067	Seems like this thread is cold. Bump __________________ 80 gallon Blue Line rimless tank, 40 gallon breeder sump, DIY ATS, SWC 160 cone skimmer, ocean revive LED. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon blue line rimless tank

12/08/2013, 01:07 PM	#594
reeftanknewbie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Effort PA Posts: 1,067	Looks good. I might shift the whole formation an inch to either side so that it is not in the center of view. __________________ 80 gallon Blue Line rimless tank, 40 gallon breeder sump, DIY ATS, SWC 160 cone skimmer, ocean revive LED. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon blue line rimless tank

12/09/2013, 03:19 AM	#597
stewart1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16	Hi, in my previous post the images didn't link - please see below: Hi, my name is Stewart. We are new to this hobby of saltwater aquariums and have bought a 6x2x2 tank stand and sump. We are in the process of setting it all up and have bought all our equipment on advice from lots of different people. We are at the point of the fun part of aquascaping our tank and have included pictures below of what we have come up with. Hoping to get some advice and your opinions if we are heading on the right direction and what else we could do from here. All comments good and bad are taken on board. Thanks, Stewart http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286775534/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286783224/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286837293/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286838963/

12/10/2013, 04:48 AM	#600
stewart1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16	Hi, Thanks for your feedback. We have now put 50kg of natural aragonite coral sand in the tank and moved the front rocks on the right side backwards so a magnet cleaner can fit through. Not sure if we should add some more height to the right side as weir sitting behind the rocks in the back corner. Thanks, Stewart http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11305600124/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11305588716/