Redo Aquascaping

Chong27 · 08/05/2008, 09:25 PM

I am thinking about redoing my aquascaping so i can have a more open look to my tank. I was wondering if you guys/gals could help me. I am looking for some ideas on how to redo my 120. If you have seen any really nice open aquascaping with a large sand bed can u please post pic on the thread. Thanks

Dyepes · 08/05/2008, 09:51 PM

This is my buddy Steve's 180. I thought it was pretty open and yet still had comfy hiding for the critters.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5#post12351285

FutureBoyGenius · 08/05/2008, 10:01 PM

I don't see many barebottom tanks. That looks surprisingly nice. It seems that it would be more difficult to anchor the base rocks.

Dyepes · 08/05/2008, 10:42 PM

He uses very large rocks. Honestly, I just dont like the "feel" of barebottom. It does not feel like a complete ecosystem without sand for me.

RondaGP · 08/06/2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally posted by Dyepes
This is my buddy Steve's 180. I thought it was pretty open and yet still had comfy hiding for the critters.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5#post12351285

Since I just moved and bought a bigger tank, in the last few weeks I've looked at hundreds of tanks in books, magazines, reef sites, YouTube, etc. for ideas and this is probably the best aquascaping that I've seen (besides not having sand, I like sand). It looks so natural it almost looks fake.

xtm · 08/06/2008, 12:36 AM

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open aquascaping

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with a large sand bed

This is not a 120g but you can get some ideas on the rock arrangement. I arranged it so that the rocks have minimal sand contact. I like the vast, open sand look

143gadgets · 08/06/2008, 01:03 AM

Mine has the same dimensions as a 120, just 6" shorter.

Here is a pic without all the crap lying around. Gives u a better idea of the aquascape.

Chong27 · 08/06/2008, 08:10 AM

Thanks guys, those aquascaping looks awesome.

FutureBoyGenius · 08/06/2008, 09:42 AM

XTM: Very genius, I hope I can achieve the look that you have accomplished. It is "simply complex." The eye can understand the dimensions but yet it is still visually entertaining.

Did you use rods, PVC, or epoxy? Please enlighten me on your methods.

143gadgets: Loving the colors!

xtm · 08/06/2008, 10:25 AM

FBG - Thanks! I used one PVC to hold the rocks

143gadgets · 08/06/2008, 10:31 AM

Thanks guys!!!

FutureBoyGenius · 08/06/2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally posted by xtm
FBG - Thanks! I used one PVC to hold the rocks

Did you skewer them? (Drill through all the rocks and put the PVC through)

3/4 inch PVC? Did you drill the PVC to look like swiss cheese?

Chong27 · 08/07/2008, 06:16 PM

143gadgets, what bulbs r u using, colors are eye popping

Chong27 · 08/09/2008, 10:38 PM

Nobody else has seen a nice open aquascaping they can show me?

143gadgets · 08/10/2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally posted by Chong27
143gadgets, what bulbs r u using, colors are eye popping

Thanks! I'm using Radium 20Ks on Icecap ballasts and VHO/T5 actinics.

08/05/2008, 09:25 PM	#1
Chong27 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 110	Redo Aquascaping I am thinking about redoing my aquascaping so i can have a more open look to my tank. I was wondering if you guys/gals could help me. I am looking for some ideas on how to redo my 120. If you have seen any really nice open aquascaping with a large sand bed can u please post pic on the thread. Thanks

08/05/2008, 10:01 PM	#3
FutureBoyGenius Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 354	I don't see many barebottom tanks. That looks surprisingly nice. It seems that it would be more difficult to anchor the base rocks. __________________ ~Addicted to Salt~ Current Tank Info: Planning my next build

08/06/2008, 09:42 AM	#9
FutureBoyGenius Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 354	XTM: Very genius, I hope I can achieve the look that you have accomplished. It is "simply complex." The eye can understand the dimensions but yet it is still visually entertaining. Did you use rods, PVC, or epoxy? Please enlighten me on your methods. 143gadgets: Loving the colors! __________________ ~Addicted to Salt~ Current Tank Info: Planning my next build

08/06/2008, 10:25 AM	#10
xtm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panorama City, CA Posts: 4,703	FBG - Thanks! I used one PVC to hold the rocks __________________ Function before fashion Current Tank Info: 120g SPS Tank (48x24x24)

08/05/2008, 09:51 PM	#2
Dyepes Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 272	This is my buddy Steve's 180. I thought it was pretty open and yet still had comfy hiding for the critters. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5#post12351285

08/05/2008, 10:42 PM	#4
Dyepes Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 272	He uses very large rocks. Honestly, I just dont like the "feel" of barebottom. It does not feel like a complete ecosystem without sand for me.

08/06/2008, 01:03 AM	#7
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	Mine has the same dimensions as a 120, just 6" shorter. Here is a pic without all the crap lying around. Gives u a better idea of the aquascape.

08/06/2008, 08:10 AM	#8
Chong27 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 110	Thanks guys, those aquascaping looks awesome.

08/06/2008, 10:31 AM	#11
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	Thanks guys!!!

08/07/2008, 06:16 PM	#13
Chong27 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 110	143gadgets, what bulbs r u using, colors are eye popping

08/09/2008, 10:38 PM	#14
Chong27 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 110	Nobody else has seen a nice open aquascaping they can show me?