Aquascapes Help!!
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Hmm, too stacked. How about two islands?
gottalikesharks
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Psychomantix
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I find that too much symmetry makes aquascapes look artificial. I agree with only 2 islands, maybe a small one on the side and a larger one at the 2/3 mark to throw off the symmetry. Google "rule of 1/3".
But in the end, this is all very subjective. Since you are the one looking at the tank most often, scape it however you like. You can also use Google image to see what style you like. Personally, I'm not a fan of that bridge or Stonehenge look.
But in the end, this is all very subjective. Since you are the one looking at the tank most often, scape it however you like. You can also use Google image to see what style you like. Personally, I'm not a fan of that bridge or Stonehenge look.
reefbroao
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honestly I think and agree that trying to make it look very natural is best. but remember you're gonna be the one looking at it every day so you have to love it.
If It was my tank Id use all of them to create a large base at the bottom and build a big mound right in the center. like a large ant hill that will get filled with life once fish and corals are added. the mounds tend to harbor a lot of spaces for sleep and protection, which fish love
If It was my tank Id use all of them to create a large base at the bottom and build a big mound right in the center. like a large ant hill that will get filled with life once fish and corals are added. the mounds tend to harbor a lot of spaces for sleep and protection, which fish love
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A1t2o
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Try to get more shelves and ledges. Not every rock pile looks like a mountain. Some have rocks sticking out that create spots to place corals on top and a shaded spot underneath for fish or corals. I like it when my rocks are either expanding beyond the base or have a large cave or dome look with a hollow center.
I do agree that the one on the left is good, but unless you are planning on gluing all your corals to the sides of the walls of rock on the right island then you might want to redo it with more flat(ish) areas to place corals on. Check these examples I found online.
I do agree that the one on the left is good, but unless you are planning on gluing all your corals to the sides of the walls of rock on the right island then you might want to redo it with more flat(ish) areas to place corals on. Check these examples I found online.
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Clownfish Chris
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In stead of stacking the rocks evenly, just put them in. It looks like you set one in, then another next to it and so on. Put different sized spaces between the rocks. Put some farther back and some farther forward. Think random. Think triangles instead of rectangles as well.
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gottalikesharks
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It seems like you are too focused on putting the rocks very close together. Spread the rocks out a little so there are gaps and caves in between each rock. The left side on number 5 is a little better but on the right side everything is touching. There won't be any flow between your rocks or anywhere for your fish to hide. The middle island on the second photo you posted is pretty good.
Clownfish Chris
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^^^^^^^^
I think it is looks good but will restrict flow as Ejazzle said.
You are tenacious and I like that! Keep at it and you will have one heck of a set up!
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rjjr1963
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I like picture #2 the best out of all of them. It looks more natural and interesting.
