Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes - Page 69

CK00020 · 03/08/2017, 07:36 AM

Just leave those wood pieces in there, where did u get your rock

CK00020 · 03/08/2017, 07:37 AM

I have been looking at magnets to make some shelves of my own like that

Veganbrian · 03/11/2017, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by awais98

Thank you!
I learnt a lot from your article!
What you think about my scale, few post above?

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Looks good to me. A full tank shot is always the most helpful.

Veganbrian · 03/11/2017, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fio1022

Hi,
I have a preliminary mock up of my 240g.I like the look but I'm looking for some constructive criticism

It looks great. Only thing i would suggest is adding a little bit more height to the right side. I would also say the shelving on the corner needs to go. You could always add shelving to the main rockwork. In the end it is your tank though, so do what you think you would enjoy.

Bronxreef · 03/20/2017, 11:24 PM

After many attempts moving things around, this is it I hope lol. I will take any input.

HuskerBioProf · 03/23/2017, 06:56 AM

Here is my plan for my 5'x2'x2' tank. It is a peninsula, so I want it to have an interesting view from either side. The idea was to have a valley at an angle to create depth while still maintaining negative space. The two foam blocks represent a couple SPS covered rocks from my previous tank that I will be moving over. The tape measure shows the length.

I'd love to hear any suggestions or comments.

Bronxreef · 03/24/2017, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronxreef

After many attempts moving things around, this is it I hope lol. I will take any input.

Also I would say about 10-15% of my Rocks are on the sand bed

Better viewing pics

March 10, 2017 photo IMG_3567_zpspks0u2uo.jpg

Right side of the tank

Left side

SFish · 03/25/2017, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronxreef

Also I would say about 10-15% of my Rocks are on the sand bed

Better viewing pics

Right side of the tank

Left side

Well first of all there is no right or wrong this is more of an art. Suggestions break rock up into 3 or 4 sections instead of just one big piece. Have rocks at different heights. Have some rock in the foreground also put some taller rocks in the foreground ( taller then rocks in the background. At the end of the day it's what you are happy with.

SARBoy · 03/25/2017, 02:52 PM

My last tanks scape.

Day1

And a year later

My new system with two complimenting islands

And how it looks three months on.

scottmccray · 03/29/2017, 02:48 PM

my tank.jpg

Bronxreef · 03/30/2017, 10:38 AM

Moved a few things around and ended up with this, still not to happy with the right island might touch it up a bit, any suggestions?

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SFish · 04/01/2017, 01:05 PM

I would widen the trench. Maybe angle one of the islands. You could also make one of the island cove like.

Vdubin00 · 04/17/2017, 08:40 AM

So I'm starting my aquascape ,, little by little ,, I bought 40 lbs for my 90 to start with and I crushed it all up into softball size rubble and smaller I left a few of them bigger ,, I made the mistake of buying some tonga shelves ,, I couldn't believe the amount of organically on them,, any way , I decided not to use the shelves, but I went a bought a diamond blade for my sawzall ,, I can cut some pretty cool reef saver rock shelves that match my rock pretty well ,,, here's a teaser more to come

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Spunky Bob · 04/28/2017, 04:51 PM

Hi all.

This is my Aqua Reef 400 (first 2 photos) and my Mini Reef 90 (3rd photo)

Please let me know what you think.

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Remy3247 · 04/30/2017, 05:51 PM

IMG_1793.jpg tank finally built now real work starts

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Ryan Darilek · 04/30/2017, 11:42 PM

Here's what I came up with in my BC32 LED (only 4 days old). In the experienced folks' opinion, is it a good idea to use epoxy/putty to hold them in place? Or does just stacking them suffice?

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Ryan Darilek · 04/30/2017, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunky Bob

Hi all.

This is my Aqua Reef 400 (first 2 photos) and my Mini Reef 90 (3rd photo)

Please let me know what you think.

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Wow Bob, this is awesome man!!

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neilp2006 · 05/02/2017, 02:46 PM

Help!!! Lol

I just received a 20lb 21lx 9w x 2" thick tonga shelf (no base) and now I'm stumped how to scape it.
I also have 2 big 12 lb 9x12 x7 inch boulders that I could use as islands, and assorted smaller pukani.

Any tips on how I can merge the 3 big pieces to give me a floating shelf? I saw (and can no longer find) a thread where someone used a square base made of pvc and run a threaded rod upwards to make some towers. I guess I could do a pvc base the same size as the shelf directly underneath but under the sand to act as a foot. Then put one of the boulders at one end, attached to the base with fiberglass rods and epoxy, glue and zip tie the shelf to it?

Think that would work?

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aiber · 05/03/2017, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by juniorrocketdad

I already have a thread but I thought I'd share my new scape here

What size is this tank?

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juniorrocketdad · 05/03/2017, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by aiber

What size is this tank?

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70 gallon cad lights artisan 2
36" wide by 24" long by 18" deep

aiber · 05/03/2017, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by juniorrocketdad

70 gallon cad lights artisan 2
36" wide by 24" long by 18" deep

Thanks

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gorillapimp28 · 05/03/2017, 12:12 PM

Hey guys, I've never had any type of corals before. I'm looking for feedback on my aquascape to see if you guys see any issues with me attaching corals(softies and LPS) to this layout later on. Thanks in advance.

Attachment 372750

gorillapimp28 · 05/03/2017, 12:15 PM

Repost, first link not working.

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ComforablyNumb · 05/03/2017, 09:35 PM

MCX23 · 05/04/2017, 08:07 AM

I am loving this thread and getting tons of ideas for when my tank arrives. I'm still not sure what to do about the back glass? Paint it black, blue, leave it clear? What do most people do and why? My tank is a bowfront 72 gallon reef ready so virtually everything plumbing wise will be under the tank, I'm planning on running the power cords for my lights and powerheads either down the rear corners or running them along the top and down behind the overflow. My LFS has a guy that tints the back glass, I like the idea of going that route if I decide to not leave it clear only because I can always remove it. Any tips or suggestions?

03/23/2017, 06:56 AM	#1706
HuskerBioProf Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 332	Here is my plan for my 5'x2'x2' tank. It is a peninsula, so I want it to have an interesting view from either side. The idea was to have a valley at an angle to create depth while still maintaining negative space. The two foam blocks represent a couple SPS covered rocks from my previous tank that I will be moving over. The tape measure shows the length. I'd love to hear any suggestions or comments. __________________ 150G SPS Peninsula tank Build Thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2627600p=24706573#post24706573 ------Go Big Red!-----------------------------------------------------------------

03/25/2017, 02:52 PM	#1709
SARBoy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 125	My last tanks scape. Day1 And a year later My new system with two complimenting islands And how it looks three months on. __________________ Help our Search and Rescue crews, GET LOST! Fly it like you stole it. Current Tank Info: 135ltr nano

03/08/2017, 07:36 AM	#1701
CK00020 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wi Posts: 61	Just leave those wood pieces in there, where did u get your rock

03/08/2017, 07:37 AM	#1702
CK00020 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wi Posts: 61	I have been looking at magnets to make some shelves of my own like that

03/29/2017, 02:48 PM	#1710
scottmccray Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 99	my tank.jpg

03/30/2017, 10:38 AM	#1711
Bronxreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 24	Moved a few things around and ended up with this, still not to happy with the right island might touch it up a bit, any suggestions?

04/01/2017, 01:05 PM	#1712
SFish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,062	I would widen the trench. Maybe angle one of the islands. You could also make one of the island cove like.

04/17/2017, 08:40 AM	#1713
Vdubin00 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 101	So I'm starting my aquascape ,, little by little ,, I bought 40 lbs for my 90 to start with and I crushed it all up into softball size rubble and smaller I left a few of them bigger ,, I made the mistake of buying some tonga shelves ,, I couldn't believe the amount of organically on them,, any way , I decided not to use the shelves, but I went a bought a diamond blade for my sawzall ,, I can cut some pretty cool reef saver rock shelves that match my rock pretty well ,,, here's a teaser more to come Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/28/2017, 04:51 PM	#1714
Spunky Bob Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 33	Hi all. This is my Aqua Reef 400 (first 2 photos) and my Mini Reef 90 (3rd photo) Please let me know what you think. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

04/30/2017, 05:51 PM	#1715
Remy3247 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 21	IMG_1793.jpg tank finally built now real work starts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/30/2017, 11:42 PM	#1716
Ryan Darilek Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 376	Here's what I came up with in my BC32 LED (only 4 days old). In the experienced folks' opinion, is it a good idea to use epoxy/putty to hold them in place? Or does just stacking them suffice? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

05/02/2017, 02:46 PM	#1718
neilp2006 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 312	Help!!! Lol I just received a 20lb 21lx 9w x 2" thick tonga shelf (no base) and now I'm stumped how to scape it. I also have 2 big 12 lb 9x12 x7 inch boulders that I could use as islands, and assorted smaller pukani. Any tips on how I can merge the 3 big pieces to give me a floating shelf? I saw (and can no longer find) a thread where someone used a square base made of pvc and run a threaded rod upwards to make some towers. I guess I could do a pvc base the same size as the shelf directly underneath but under the sand to act as a foot. Then put one of the boulders at one end, attached to the base with fiberglass rods and epoxy, glue and zip tie the shelf to it? Think that would work? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05/03/2017, 12:12 PM	#1722
gorillapimp28 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 12	Hey guys, I've never had any type of corals before. I'm looking for feedback on my aquascape to see if you guys see any issues with me attaching corals(softies and LPS) to this layout later on. Thanks in advance. Attachment 372750

05/03/2017, 12:15 PM	#1723
gorillapimp28 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 12	Repost, first link not working. IMG_1800.JPG

05/03/2017, 09:35 PM	#1724
ComforablyNumb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Brunswick Canada Posts: 627

05/04/2017, 08:07 AM	#1725
MCX23 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 17	I am loving this thread and getting tons of ideas for when my tank arrives. I'm still not sure what to do about the back glass? Paint it black, blue, leave it clear? What do most people do and why? My tank is a bowfront 72 gallon reef ready so virtually everything plumbing wise will be under the tank, I'm planning on running the power cords for my lights and powerheads either down the rear corners or running them along the top and down behind the overflow. My LFS has a guy that tints the back glass, I like the idea of going that route if I decide to not leave it clear only because I can always remove it. Any tips or suggestions?