55g ideas

[cdraughon]

I'm looking for some ideas on remodling my tank. Specifcally, I don't think my rockwork is high enough for my sps to flourish. I want to avoid the wall effect though. The mmost limiting factor is the 12" depth.

Pics of 55s would be great.

Thanks, Chris

 

[teguc1]

don't have any pics, put I have a 58 oceanic show, 36x18x24. I have mine set up with all sort of caves and such, with a maroon clown hosting 2 bubble anenomes and one condy, and a cool damsel. got lots of other soft corals and am just starting to add the hards. May want to try making a couple "points" that just jut out from from a larger base portion of rock. also try make some little islands and populating them with different stuff. I made a drawing on paper before I actually put the stuff in and then adjust as needed.

 

[cdraughon]

I've had the current arrangement since the tank was setup. Given the 12" depth of the tank, it is difficult to arrange the rocks so they don't look like a wall.

I would like to add more highth (sp?), but retain some open space.

btw, I'm trying to avoid my desired upgrade with this redesign.

Chris

 

[unsane]

I had a 55, same problems here. I got a 75 and its just amazing the difference 6 inches can make.

 

[NCreefwannabe]

Im basically making a small mountain in the far corner for coral placement, then a taller rock in the middle like an island, then making a ledge once i find the rock im looking for.

 

[cdraughon]

I want atleast a 90, but trying to make do with what I have.

NCreef...I been thinking about the offset mountain - from the left side in front of the OF.

 

[NCreefwannabe]

I too want a bigger tank, but not until I move lol.
kind of like this actually
http://www.reeferrocks.com/baserock/500lbs.jpg
except not as huge obviously, and instead of another small spot on the other side, make a legde/overhang overthere for a diferent look on all sides.

 

[Fuegofish777]

heres my 60g, only around 16" or 18" cant rememebr which.

i'll try to get a full tank shot, i think my rock work is pretty different that the wall look. heres a shot of the right.