which aquascape? input wanted

MBIETZ · 08/31/2012, 01:09 PM

I am working on a 60g cube mixed reef build and i cant decide on which aquascape looks best here are some photos of each.

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Steve175 · 08/31/2012, 01:46 PM

You might consider delineating the options more clearly with labels. Not sure I could tell much of a difference. Also, I suggest cutting out a footprint and backplate of the same size as the approximate ID of the tank as that will likely help you. Rules of thumb: you want to be able to easily clean all 3 sides of the glass without rock interference and more surface area for corals (esp mid tank and higher) will be important over time.

Mr. Fish · 08/31/2012, 01:50 PM

I like the first one a lot more. It will look great once wet and should have plenty of room for coral.

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TheGodParticle · 08/31/2012, 01:53 PM

Both are good, but I'm leaning towards #2 more. Either way you can't go wrong.

GQuinn · 08/31/2012, 02:05 PM

I like the second aquascape.

Patrick Cox · 08/31/2012, 02:24 PM

Both are nice but if I had to pick I guess it would be #2.

goreef170 · 08/31/2012, 02:31 PM

All look good, but I think I would stay away from the last ones. Why I say that is because the first time I looked at it I could see a Poodle..... lol

Sunee · 08/31/2012, 02:57 PM

I like the second option best.

erock68 · 08/31/2012, 03:01 PM

I vote for the second one

RDuhb · 08/31/2012, 03:11 PM

2 or 3

MBIETZ · 08/31/2012, 03:52 PM

Sorry for not being clear enough i made sure it would fit my tank and i i like other people input on what would be more appealing i like both and cant decide also there are only two scapes they are divided by the "or" i should have made the space bigger may bad. Thanks for all your input

SharkaThon · 08/31/2012, 05:12 PM

I like the sixth one down but that's just my opinion.

afamousjohnson · 08/31/2012, 05:18 PM

I must say Mbietz good job. I think I like the lagoon going on in the 1st scape and as I know your a clam guy it would be fitting but the shelf aspect in the 2nd is very upper apealing. Lol

Reef264 · 08/31/2012, 07:11 PM

#2 is Deffinately #1

MBIETZ · 08/31/2012, 07:19 PM

Yes 1-5 are the same scape so is 6-9 like i said only 2 different scapes but quite a few pics of each to see different angles.
Also thank for the complement afamousjohnson im going to try setting it up both ways in the tank tonight to get a better feel for each but i always have a hard time choosing a scape so many ideas keep popping into my head.

raylost · 08/31/2012, 07:45 PM

#2 in my opinion.

DipG · 08/31/2012, 08:41 PM

i like #6

afamousjohnson · 08/31/2012, 08:54 PM

Got my photos mixed up. I like the 1st with the more shelving. One thing I noticed though is all the vacant space under the structure in the back(which is good) but your a sand bed guy so what about moving the centered of the structure back a bit still leaving it open but utilizing more front in the light sand bed?

Portsie · 08/31/2012, 09:20 PM

I really like option 2!

lilpatty19 · 09/01/2012, 05:59 AM

i like # 1

Steve175 · 09/01/2012, 06:54 AM

Sorry: I missed the "or". I like #1. Remember that unless this is a FOWLR, you need to imagine what it will look like after coral grow out. #1 has some prime real-estate for frag placement. (Plus I also see a poodle in #2).

LinkinReef · 09/01/2012, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkaThon

I like the sixth one down but that's just my opinion.

Same here, I like that one better

MBIETZ · 09/01/2012, 05:18 PM

So i went with the first scape i got them in the tank and i feel it looked better it will also provide more room for corals and will have less of s shadowing issue with age i will post pics of it when i start my build thread thank for all your help. Afamousjohnson thank you for the rock putty or what ever it is called it worked like a charm.

ravi197699 · 09/01/2012, 06:58 PM

5th pic is way to go this way you have room to put your sps on the piller on the left and zoo on the bridge and you have enough caves and water is going to flow through it pretty good . just my opnion

MBIETZ · 09/01/2012, 07:27 PM

Yep thats the one i picked it should look pretty sweet covered in coral

08/31/2012, 02:31 PM	#7
goreef170 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Belago, Calif. Posts: 735	All look good, but I think I would stay away from the last ones. Why I say that is because the first time I looked at it I could see a Poodle..... lol __________________ 250 gallon Advanced Acrylic, 103 gal sump, MTC - MVX 34" Skimmer, with Jebao DCT 12,000, 4-Kessil 360 we, 2-MP40 QD. 57W. Aqua UV, 1/4 Arctica chiller, 3 dosing pumps,phos, charcoal reactors

08/31/2012, 03:01 PM	#9
erock68 It costs how much? Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aurora, Oh Posts: 443	I vote for the second one __________________ I may make mistakes...just not twice. Eric (Zoa Addict) Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Reef DT: All Pukani LR, 30g sump.

08/31/2012, 03:11 PM	#10
RDuhb Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 366	2 or 3 __________________ And I thought my remote control airplane hobby was expensive...silly me!!

08/31/2012, 05:12 PM	#12
SharkaThon Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 71	I like the sixth one down but that's just my opinion. __________________ All tanks currently empty :(

08/31/2012, 05:18 PM	#13
afamousjohnson Just Keep Swimming Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chico, ca Posts: 765	I must say Mbietz good job. I think I like the lagoon going on in the 1st scape and as I know your a clam guy it would be fitting but the shelf aspect in the 2nd is very upper apealing. Lol __________________ The cure for everything is Saltwater Sweat, Tears, and the Sea Experience is something you get right after you need it.....than there was RC Current Tank Info: 90gallon bonsai 2B inspired SPS /- mixed reef DT, 40gallon sump, and all the cool gadgets i can get on it

08/31/2012, 01:09 PM	#1
MBIETZ Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico CA Posts: 421	which aquascape? input wanted I am working on a 60g cube mixed reef build and i cant decide on which aquascape looks best here are some photos of each. or Last edited by MBIETZ; 08/31/2012 at 01:38 PM.

08/31/2012, 01:46 PM	#2
Steve175 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,186	You might consider delineating the options more clearly with labels. Not sure I could tell much of a difference. Also, I suggest cutting out a footprint and backplate of the same size as the approximate ID of the tank as that will likely help you. Rules of thumb: you want to be able to easily clean all 3 sides of the glass without rock interference and more surface area for corals (esp mid tank and higher) will be important over time. __________________ Steve ---------------------------------- Current Tank Info: 2 separate 250G bowfront rimless ELOS tanks plumbed to 260G sump, 220G refugium, 220G frag, BK DeLuxe 300, 400W MH x4, closed loops, 3/4hp chiller x2, Phos reactor, Kalk reactor, Charcoal reactor, Ca reactor, 60G surge tanks, & a huge elec bill

08/31/2012, 01:50 PM	#3
Mr. Fish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 828	I like the first one a lot more. It will look great once wet and should have plenty of room for coral. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

08/31/2012, 01:53 PM	#4
TheGodParticle Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: KCMO Posts: 326	Both are good, but I'm leaning towards #2 more. Either way you can't go wrong.

08/31/2012, 02:05 PM	#5
GQuinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 982	I like the second aquascape.

08/31/2012, 02:24 PM	#6
Patrick Cox Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,697	Both are nice but if I had to pick I guess it would be #2.

08/31/2012, 02:57 PM	#8
Sunee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmonton Posts: 10	I like the second option best.

08/31/2012, 03:52 PM	#11
MBIETZ Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico CA Posts: 421	Sorry for not being clear enough i made sure it would fit my tank and i i like other people input on what would be more appealing i like both and cant decide also there are only two scapes they are divided by the "or" i should have made the space bigger may bad. Thanks for all your input

08/31/2012, 07:11 PM	#14
Reef264 Where's The Reef? Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southaven, Ms Posts: 2,098	#2 is Deffinately #1 __________________ I'd rather Die on my feet, than Live on my Knees. Current Tank Info: 150g SPS Reef, 2x250w 14k Pheonix Metal Halides w/T-5 Actinics, 2 Tunze 6095's, Tunze 7096 controller, Ozone, Precision Marine Skimmer, Reef Octopus Bio-Churn Bio Pellet Reactor, GFO & Carbon Reactor, Ozone Reactor, ATO, Reef Keeper.

08/31/2012, 07:19 PM	#15
MBIETZ Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico CA Posts: 421	Yes 1-5 are the same scape so is 6-9 like i said only 2 different scapes but quite a few pics of each to see different angles. Also thank for the complement afamousjohnson im going to try setting it up both ways in the tank tonight to get a better feel for each but i always have a hard time choosing a scape so many ideas keep popping into my head.

08/31/2012, 07:45 PM	#16
raylost Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Juan, PR Posts: 279	#2 in my opinion.

08/31/2012, 08:41 PM	#17
DipG Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 60	i like #6 __________________ ________ ELOS MIDI (36g) with Elos sump, PS200 Skimmer, Elos Aqua Strip LEDs BRS Deluxe Reactor - Teco Chiller - ELOS Osmocontroller

08/31/2012, 08:54 PM	#18
afamousjohnson Just Keep Swimming Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chico, ca Posts: 765	Got my photos mixed up. I like the 1st with the more shelving. One thing I noticed though is all the vacant space under the structure in the back(which is good) but your a sand bed guy so what about moving the centered of the structure back a bit still leaving it open but utilizing more front in the light sand bed? __________________ The cure for everything is Saltwater Sweat, Tears, and the Sea Experience is something you get right after you need it.....than there was RC Current Tank Info: 90gallon bonsai 2B inspired SPS /- mixed reef DT, 40gallon sump, and all the cool gadgets i can get on it

08/31/2012, 09:20 PM	#19
Portsie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 741	I really like option 2! __________________ 90g corner overflow, 33g sump, Apex, Vertex IN-100, 2x MP-10w ES, 1X MP-40w, Tunze Osmolator, 60lbs Caribsea oolite, 85lbs live rock, 4x54w T5 with LED moonlights

09/01/2012, 05:59 AM	#20
lilpatty19 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Miami Lakes Posts: 80	i like # 1

09/01/2012, 06:54 AM	#21
Steve175 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,186	Sorry: I missed the "or". I like #1. Remember that unless this is a FOWLR, you need to imagine what it will look like after coral grow out. #1 has some prime real-estate for frag placement. (Plus I also see a poodle in #2). __________________ Steve ---------------------------------- Current Tank Info: 2 separate 250G bowfront rimless ELOS tanks plumbed to 260G sump, 220G refugium, 220G frag, BK DeLuxe 300, 400W MH x4, closed loops, 3/4hp chiller x2, Phos reactor, Kalk reactor, Charcoal reactor, Ca reactor, 60G surge tanks, & a huge elec bill

09/01/2012, 05:18 PM	#23
MBIETZ Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico CA Posts: 421	So i went with the first scape i got them in the tank and i feel it looked better it will also provide more room for corals and will have less of s shadowing issue with age i will post pics of it when i start my build thread thank for all your help. Afamousjohnson thank you for the rock putty or what ever it is called it worked like a charm.

09/01/2012, 06:58 PM	#24
ravi197699 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 567	5th pic is way to go this way you have room to put your sps on the piller on the left and zoo on the bridge and you have enough caves and water is going to flow through it pretty good . just my opnion

09/01/2012, 07:27 PM	#25
MBIETZ Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico CA Posts: 421	Yep thats the one i picked it should look pretty sweet covered in coral