Opinions on my aquascaping

Dazzler · 05/14/2013, 06:50 AM

Just set up my new tank and would like some opinions on the scaping

igot2gats · 05/14/2013, 06:53 AM

It looks good to me. Lots of open areas for flow, and room for coral growth.

However, it really depends on what you like. Don't allow others to influence what YOU like.

jhill · 05/14/2013, 07:18 AM

If you like it than keep it. Each person has their own style. Personally I like more rock in my tank but when corals start to get big I will probably wish I had less.

Dazzler · 05/14/2013, 07:34 AM

Thanks for the replies. My current tank has a lot of rock in but I find its loads of hassle when doing maintenance and It looks crammed. So I have gone the opposite for my new set up so it has a cleaner look to it and maintenance won't be a problem.

blossej · 05/14/2013, 07:49 AM

I find that I never like the job I do on any of my scapes at first, after a while it grows on me, this looks good. I remember someone saying that is is cool to watch fish swim in and out of rockwork rather than up and down the tank. I think it's pretty cool when my tang dissapears in the rock and will swim back out in a diffrent spot.

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Originally Posted by igot2gats

It looks good to me. Lots of open areas for flow, and room for coral growth.

However, it really depends on what you like. Don't allow others to influence what YOU like.

reefgoddess808 · 05/14/2013, 07:53 AM

I like it! I have a minimalistic tank as well. I have enough hiding places for my fish to not get stressed but open enough that I can easily find all of them.

Sugar Magnolia · 05/14/2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dazzler

Thanks for the replies. My current tank has a lot of rock in but I find its loads of hassle when doing maintenance and It looks crammed. So I have gone the opposite for my new set up so it has a cleaner look to it and maintenance won't be a problem.

That is exactly what I did. I went from a cram packed 9 year old 30 cube to a nicely minimalized 40 breeder. I like the clean look.

Your scape looks great to me!

jweintraub · 05/14/2013, 08:41 AM

Nothing will stop you from adding more rockwork or taking some away as time goes on and corals begin to take over. I'm slowly removing rocks from my tank over time as everything starts to grow out.

Dmorty217 · 05/14/2013, 08:44 AM

I think it looks really good, I am a fan of less is more and the more open swimming room for fish the better

Dazzler · 05/14/2013, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the opinions guys keep them coming

rachelcb80 · 05/14/2013, 01:07 PM

I like it a lot! My first thought was to have the smaller island "leaning" the opposite direction of the bigger one but that would probably look more symmetrical than you'd want. I think with coral growth and fish it'll be a very visually stunning tank!

borderreef · 05/14/2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jhill

If you like it than keep it. Each person has their own style. Personally I like more rock in my tank but when corals start to get big I will probably wish I had less.

+1 if you like it, keep it.

JohnniG · 05/14/2013, 01:26 PM

Seems like a very low amount of rock?

Dazzler · 05/14/2013, 01:58 PM

Yeah I'm going for the minimalist look but it's still 35kg (77 pound) of rock and I've still got another 15kg of rock to go in so ill have 110 pound of rock. I think I'll put most of that in the sump and add a small bit to the display.

erock68 · 05/14/2013, 02:41 PM

Keep in mind, you may want to keep some corals that prefer more light. I would build one of the islands, a little taller.

Another idea, would be to maybe build an arch, that connects the two. Keeps the minimal look but adds more coral space.

Otherwise looks good!

Dazzler · 05/14/2013, 03:03 PM

When I add the rock from my other tank I will look at adding it to the smaller tower but I have 2 radion Gen 2's above the tank (42l - 24w - 24H)so they should have the punch to get threw the water.

Dazzler · 05/14/2013, 06:01 PM

I'm thinking of doing LPS on the smaller stack and SPS on the taller stack with zoa's along the bottom of each. And a clam or 2 to go with my elegance on the sand bed.

05/14/2013, 06:53 AM	#2
igot2gats Deeeetroit Basketball! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,063	It looks good to me. Lots of open areas for flow, and room for coral growth. However, it really depends on what you like. Don't allow others to influence what YOU like. __________________ Jeff Stop being lazy, and use the search function. Seriously. Current Tank Info: 75g DT / 20g sump / 20g QT - Eheim 1250, Tunze Osmolator 3155, GHL Profilux 3, 2 Tunze 6095, Tunze Wavebox, Aqua Illumination Hydra LEDs

05/14/2013, 08:44 AM	#9
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	I think it looks really good, I am a fan of less is more and the more open swimming room for fish the better __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

05/14/2013, 01:26 PM	#13
JohnniG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 620	Seems like a very low amount of rock? __________________ 65 gal tank under construction

05/14/2013, 02:41 PM	#15
erock68 It costs how much? Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Aurora, Oh Posts: 443	Keep in mind, you may want to keep some corals that prefer more light. I would build one of the islands, a little taller. Another idea, would be to maybe build an arch, that connects the two. Keeps the minimal look but adds more coral space. Otherwise looks good! __________________ I may make mistakes...just not twice. Eric (Zoa Addict) Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Reef DT: All Pukani LR, 30g sump.

05/14/2013, 07:18 AM	#3
jhill Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 107	If you like it than keep it. Each person has their own style. Personally I like more rock in my tank but when corals start to get big I will probably wish I had less.

05/14/2013, 07:34 AM	#4
Dazzler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 14	Thanks for the replies. My current tank has a lot of rock in but I find its loads of hassle when doing maintenance and It looks crammed. So I have gone the opposite for my new set up so it has a cleaner look to it and maintenance won't be a problem.

05/14/2013, 07:53 AM	#6
reefgoddess808 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 382	I like it! I have a minimalistic tank as well. I have enough hiding places for my fish to not get stressed but open enough that I can easily find all of them.

05/14/2013, 08:41 AM	#8
jweintraub Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 83	Nothing will stop you from adding more rockwork or taking some away as time goes on and corals begin to take over. I'm slowly removing rocks from my tank over time as everything starts to grow out.

05/14/2013, 12:32 PM	#10
Dazzler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 14	Thanks for the opinions guys keep them coming

05/14/2013, 01:07 PM	#11
rachelcb80 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 468	I like it a lot! My first thought was to have the smaller island "leaning" the opposite direction of the bigger one but that would probably look more symmetrical than you'd want. I think with coral growth and fish it'll be a very visually stunning tank!

05/14/2013, 01:58 PM	#14
Dazzler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 14	Yeah I'm going for the minimalist look but it's still 35kg (77 pound) of rock and I've still got another 15kg of rock to go in so ill have 110 pound of rock. I think I'll put most of that in the sump and add a small bit to the display.

05/14/2013, 03:03 PM	#16
Dazzler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 14	When I add the rock from my other tank I will look at adding it to the smaller tower but I have 2 radion Gen 2's above the tank (42l - 24w - 24H)so they should have the punch to get threw the water.

05/14/2013, 06:01 PM	#17
Dazzler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 14	I'm thinking of doing LPS on the smaller stack and SPS on the taller stack with zoa's along the bottom of each. And a clam or 2 to go with my elegance on the sand bed.