Show off your rockwork....please

beaupierce · 09/30/2008, 05:46 PM

Hey All...

I am starting to put together a 46 gal bowfront and want to do something different/ fun with the rockwork...

Got any good ideas??

Do's/Do not's with bowfronts???

Show me yours too.....that would be great

Cheers

Mappelbaum37 · 09/30/2008, 06:42 PM

I love the island effect. When I re-did my 75g thats what i tried to do. As seen below the "island" look didnt really work out for me, but I still like how it came out. This picture is quite old, but for rockwork purposes, I'm sure it'll do.

tangers · 09/30/2008, 06:47 PM

here's mine-

Mappelbaum37 · 09/30/2008, 07:03 PM

basically, I wanted the rock work that tangers has...

drjuice28 · 09/30/2008, 07:03 PM

Here's mine...

nyisles016 · 09/30/2008, 07:13 PM

Please be gentle.....I'm new to this

LUVSPS · 09/30/2008, 07:16 PM

Here's my 120g. I can't wait to put water in it

tangers · 09/30/2008, 07:20 PM

nice tanks all, luvsps- I like that tunnel!

OARrocks · 09/30/2008, 07:23 PM

Hey juice,

Is that marco rock, and did you bind that rock together with something?

ReefEnabler · 09/30/2008, 07:31 PM

this is the "valley" look, with some minor pillarage....

beaupierce · 09/30/2008, 07:51 PM

looking good all.... anyone have a "lagoon'??? I was thinking this because it was bowfront??

thx

Ps. Love the black tie wrapes...did you just drill holes and then string them in??

J.russell · 09/30/2008, 08:26 PM

I have added more rock and corals since then but this was the start.

ReefEnabler · 09/30/2008, 08:30 PM

very cool; I like the minimal contact with the sandbed.

J.russell · 09/30/2008, 08:36 PM

Me too trust me. Makes it much easier to keep it nice and clean. I really do need to get a clean up crew though...haha. Right now I just have a sea hair and a sand sifting sea star. The sea star is a little too big to get in all the places he needs to though.

DRoy1124 · 09/30/2008, 09:01 PM

Full tank shot

left

middle

right

side

DRoy1124 · 09/30/2008, 09:02 PM

as you can see, im a fan of caves...haha

mrsw227 · 09/30/2008, 09:14 PM

Be gentle, I am new to this.

andrewkw · 09/30/2008, 10:14 PM

Mines empty for now but will soon be filled up. This is actually a 2+ year old tank stray voltage of all things wiped it out.

mdt178 · 09/30/2008, 11:13 PM

Far from showing off, but you did ask for pics of a bowfront. Don't you wish there is a"Bowfront Club"

?

First pic was taken this July, second in August right after all the acros and fish were transferred. I preferred the low profile/minimal look of the first attempt, but I was too lazy to chop off the encrusting acros, therefore the final product in the second picture is a bit cluttered IMO. I may still add a thin layer of sand after all.

HTH

xenon · 09/30/2008, 11:27 PM

Lazylivin1 · 09/30/2008, 11:32 PM

Full Tank Shot.....55 Gallon

Left Side Close up

Right Side Close up

Lazylivin1 · 09/30/2008, 11:32 PM

Love all these full tanks shots, gives me some good ideas. Some of the stands and canopys are awesome

rampantmarine · 09/30/2008, 11:39 PM

I ran a vote on a local reef site to see what people liked for three versions of base rock, my family liked this one. They won. Please excuse the Algae - its mostly gone now. Tanks is 120 4x2x2 and the rockwork is "w" shaped when looking from above.

PaulieWalnuts · 10/01/2008, 12:10 AM

i like this thread a lot, i am redoing my 75 and am getting lots of good ideas....i like how everyones rock is nice and clean...mine had this stupid green look, not hair algae...i guess an ugly type of coral line lol.

sorry about the angle

mrsw227 · 10/01/2008, 06:21 AM

Droy I love your rockscaping. Gorgeous! Beautiful coralline you have on there too.

09/30/2008, 05:46 PM	#1
beaupierce Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nipomo, CA Posts: 419	Show off your rockwork....please Hey All... I am starting to put together a 46 gal bowfront and want to do something different/ fun with the rockwork... Got any good ideas?? Do's/Do not's with bowfronts??? Show me yours too.....that would be great Cheers

09/30/2008, 06:42 PM	#2
Mappelbaum37 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 886	I love the island effect. When I re-did my 75g thats what i tried to do. As seen below the "island" look didnt really work out for me, but I still like how it came out. This picture is quite old, but for rockwork purposes, I'm sure it'll do. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

09/30/2008, 06:47 PM	#3
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	here's mine- __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

09/30/2008, 07:03 PM	#4
Mappelbaum37 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 886	basically, I wanted the rock work that tangers has... __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

09/30/2008, 07:03 PM	#5
drjuice28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Springfield, il Posts: 246	Here's mine... __________________ ~nj~

09/30/2008, 07:13 PM	#6
nyisles016 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Long Beach, NY Posts: 113	Please be gentle.....I'm new to this

09/30/2008, 07:16 PM	#7
LUVSPS Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington state Posts: 583	Here's my 120g. I can't wait to put water in it __________________ "The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four people is suffering from a mental illness. Look at your 3 best friends. If they're ok, then it's you." — Rita Mae Brown Current Tank Info: 120g SPS reef in the works. 2 400w MH in Lumenarc reflectors. 2 Vortechs. Warner Marine S-200 skimmer. Lifereef sump/refuge. TLF Phosban reactor. 110lbs dried Eco rocks.

09/30/2008, 07:20 PM	#8
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	nice tanks all, luvsps- I like that tunnel! __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

09/30/2008, 07:23 PM	#9
OARrocks Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 393	Hey juice, Is that marco rock, and did you bind that rock together with something? __________________ You reap what you sow Current Tank Info: About 30

09/30/2008, 07:31 PM	#10
ReefEnabler Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 3,760	this is the "valley" look, with some minor pillarage.... __________________ - Ryan B "that is enough skimmate to ruin lives." - GSMguy Current Tank Info: 220g Display, 70g sump, 35g frag, 50g fuge, 2x250w MH, 1x400w MH, 2x80w T5, 2x140w VHO Actinic

09/30/2008, 07:51 PM	#11
beaupierce Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nipomo, CA Posts: 419	looking good all.... anyone have a "lagoon'??? I was thinking this because it was bowfront?? thx Ps. Love the black tie wrapes...did you just drill holes and then string them in??

09/30/2008, 08:26 PM	#12
J.russell What was I thinking??? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk Va. Posts: 738	I have added more rock and corals since then but this was the start.

09/30/2008, 08:30 PM	#13
ReefEnabler Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 3,760	very cool; I like the minimal contact with the sandbed. __________________ - Ryan B "that is enough skimmate to ruin lives." - GSMguy Current Tank Info: 220g Display, 70g sump, 35g frag, 50g fuge, 2x250w MH, 1x400w MH, 2x80w T5, 2x140w VHO Actinic

09/30/2008, 08:36 PM	#14
J.russell What was I thinking??? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk Va. Posts: 738	Me too trust me. Makes it much easier to keep it nice and clean. I really do need to get a clean up crew though...haha. Right now I just have a sea hair and a sand sifting sea star. The sea star is a little too big to get in all the places he needs to though.

09/30/2008, 09:01 PM	#15
DRoy1124 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 61	Full tank shot left middle right side __________________ -David- Fort Thomas, KY 75 Gallon Reef

09/30/2008, 09:02 PM	#16
DRoy1124 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 61	as you can see, im a fan of caves...haha __________________ -David- Fort Thomas, KY 75 Gallon Reef

09/30/2008, 09:14 PM	#17
mrsw227 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 37	Be gentle, I am new to this. __________________ Jen ~*~ Current Tank Info: 125g. freshwater community planted tank. 20 g cichlid tank (belongs to my oldest son). 20 g guppy tan(belongs to my daughter). 29g reef setup biocube(my newest tank). 500g koi/goldfish pond in my front yard.

09/30/2008, 10:14 PM	#18
andrewkw Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Joseph Island Posts: 1,069	Mines empty for now but will soon be filled up. This is actually a 2+ year old tank stray voltage of all things wiped it out.

09/30/2008, 11:13 PM	#19
mdt178 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 655	Far from showing off, but you did ask for pics of a bowfront. Don't you wish there is a"Bowfront Club" ? First pic was taken this July, second in August right after all the acros and fish were transferred. I preferred the low profile/minimal look of the first attempt, but I was too lazy to chop off the encrusting acros, therefore the final product in the second picture is a bit cluttered IMO. I may still add a thin layer of sand after all. HTH

09/30/2008, 11:27 PM	#20
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148

09/30/2008, 11:32 PM	#21
Lazylivin1 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Huber Heights, Ohio Posts: 65	Full Tank Shot.....55 Gallon Left Side Close up Right Side Close up

09/30/2008, 11:39 PM	#23
rampantmarine Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 165	I ran a vote on a local reef site to see what people liked for three versions of base rock, my family liked this one. They won. Please excuse the Algae - its mostly gone now. Tanks is 120 4x2x2 and the rockwork is "w" shaped when looking from above.

10/01/2008, 12:10 AM	#24
PaulieWalnuts Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 1,381	i like this thread a lot, i am redoing my 75 and am getting lots of good ideas....i like how everyones rock is nice and clean...mine had this stupid green look, not hair algae...i guess an ugly type of coral line lol. sorry about the angle

10/01/2008, 06:21 AM	#25
mrsw227 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 37	Droy I love your rockscaping. Gorgeous! Beautiful coralline you have on there too. __________________ Jen ~*~ Current Tank Info: 125g. freshwater community planted tank. 20 g cichlid tank (belongs to my oldest son). 20 g guppy tan(belongs to my daughter). 29g reef setup biocube(my newest tank). 500g koi/goldfish pond in my front yard.