Aquascaping new reef

Fishie Nut · 04/03/2006, 08:03 PM

I really like some info on how to aquascape an new reef in a 100 gallon. Are there some examples and/or diagrams on how to aquascape the reef. What is the best way or the most successful way to set up the reef?

Any suggestions and direction will help. Thanks

kraze3 · 04/03/2006, 08:14 PM

You could search for pics and find ones you like.

Basically you want a sturdy structure that wont topple or easily be knocked over. You can use zip ties to secure rocks to one another or even glue or epoxy them together. You can also use 1/2 inch pvc and build sort of shelves to place the LR in and around, kind of like a stand. Just make sure you cover it cause you dont want to see the pvc .

jdm01 · 04/03/2006, 08:23 PM

Agree with Kraze3. I did not glue or tie anything. If the rock structure gets kind of tall, you can always lean against the back glass. The key is stability to prevent avalanches and not too much connectivity so that you can make changes when needed. Just make sure you can get water flow behind the rock structure. I got a lot of ideas from studying the various tank of the month winners on this site.

Avi · 04/03/2006, 09:21 PM

One thing you can do is get some larger pieces for the base. Then, as you add more rock to build up your reef, press down on the pieces you add to make sure that they are stable. Only when you're convinced that there's stability do you add more on top.

04/03/2006, 08:03 PM	#1
Fishie Nut Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 966	Aquascaping new reef I really like some info on how to aquascape an new reef in a 100 gallon. Are there some examples and/or diagrams on how to aquascape the reef. What is the best way or the most successful way to set up the reef? Any suggestions and direction will help. Thanks __________________ Fishie (MASLAC member) "It's alaways a sometin'" -- Roseanna Roseannadana Current Tank Info: 225 gal LeeMar Reef; Deltec AP 702, ProFiLux, 90 gal sump/fuge, 3x250 HQI Lumenarcs. 4x96W PC actinics; 375 lbs LR; 3" LS; Hammerhead CL, Korallin c3002, KM500, Auto Water Change/Top Off; Aquatinics 1/3 HP drop in

04/03/2006, 08:23 PM	#3
jdm01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenfield Posts: 904	Agree with Kraze3. I did not glue or tie anything. If the rock structure gets kind of tall, you can always lean against the back glass. The key is stability to prevent avalanches and not too much connectivity so that you can make changes when needed. Just make sure you can get water flow behind the rock structure. I got a lot of ideas from studying the various tank of the month winners on this site. __________________ John Martin Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon BioCube

04/03/2006, 09:21 PM	#4
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	One thing you can do is get some larger pieces for the base. Then, as you add more rock to build up your reef, press down on the pieces you add to make sure that they are stable. Only when you're convinced that there's stability do you add more on top. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

04/03/2006, 08:14 PM	#2
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	You could search for pics and find ones you like. Basically you want a sturdy structure that wont topple or easily be knocked over. You can use zip ties to secure rocks to one another or even glue or epoxy them together. You can also use 1/2 inch pvc and build sort of shelves to place the LR in and around, kind of like a stand. Just make sure you cover it cause you dont want to see the pvc .