SECRETREEF
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here's my scape
I made some changes today, lowering the overall height of the rockwork and removing some of the sand to promote a cleaner a tank. I'll post pics later
Really nice looking rock setup, it is really unique.
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Really nice looking rock setup, it is really unique.
TurboGuru
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My entry: 90g
Updated FTS. I changed the aquascape by adding some choice peices of LR, I was running out of hiding places for fish and mounting places for corals. Give me your opinions.
Joe
VtheMaestro
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thanks!
nickandkara
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Amazing thread. Wish I would have found this thread sooner. As to the attaching rock you can use pvc, zip ties, acrylic dowels, etc...
prop-frags
SPS Slave
The rods we used for our setup are actually fiberglass. We got them from McMaster-Carr.
The securing was a combination of zipties, epoxy, friction fit, and some hydraulic cement.
euromomtx
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I am getting ready to set up my 215 gallon tank.
In my last tank (a 125g) I had the typical 'wall of rock' look. Since I love large gorgonians and NPS corals I wanted something different this time.
I am using (old and new) pukani dry rock and nylon thread rods with bolts and washers (all nylon)
The new set up will accommodate a pair of jawfish and have approx 6-7" of DSB. The red coffee can in the pics is about that tall just to give you an idea of what will disappear in the sand
how I envision to plant it with gorgos, sun corals, etc.:
This time around I was looking for a more 3-dimensional look. Here's a picture from the top. The brown paper it sits on is the same footprint as the tank will be:
I took the pictures before I cut off the nylon rod ends. Obviously it's much less noticeable without ends sticking out.
In my last tank (a 125g) I had the typical 'wall of rock' look. Since I love large gorgonians and NPS corals I wanted something different this time.
I am using (old and new) pukani dry rock and nylon thread rods with bolts and washers (all nylon)
The new set up will accommodate a pair of jawfish and have approx 6-7" of DSB. The red coffee can in the pics is about that tall just to give you an idea of what will disappear in the sand
how I envision to plant it with gorgos, sun corals, etc.:
This time around I was looking for a more 3-dimensional look. Here's a picture from the top. The brown paper it sits on is the same footprint as the tank will be:
I took the pictures before I cut off the nylon rod ends. Obviously it's much less noticeable without ends sticking out.
digitalchrisg
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Looks great!
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A Reef In The Sky
Looks good! Well thought out.
Taqpol
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Euromom, I love the rockwork! I think going:
largest island -> open sandbed -> smallest island -> medium island
like you did looks the most natural out of all the setups I've ever seen. I think it follows the golden rule, or something like that, and I will be trying to do something very similar in my upcoming 220 build!
The only downside is I love the texture on the rocks you are using as a base, but you won't be able to see any of that with 6" of sand in there. I guess keeping a happy pair of jawfish would be worth it, but have you thought about trying to do any kind of terracing or areas of more and less sand to maintain the look of the rocks?
largest island -> open sandbed -> smallest island -> medium island
like you did looks the most natural out of all the setups I've ever seen. I think it follows the golden rule, or something like that, and I will be trying to do something very similar in my upcoming 220 build!
The only downside is I love the texture on the rocks you are using as a base, but you won't be able to see any of that with 6" of sand in there. I guess keeping a happy pair of jawfish would be worth it, but have you thought about trying to do any kind of terracing or areas of more and less sand to maintain the look of the rocks?
euromomtx
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Thanks Alex,
Most of the rocks (including the ones I used as base) came from my old tank. I started with them as dry rocks and turned them back into dry rocks after a year long battle with caulerpa.
When I first set up my old tank I loved the texture of the rocks as well! I think within 6 months or so you could barely see the nice rocks anymore. I have a lot of large gorgos and encrusting stuff, large sun coral colonies, etc. They all tend to grow over.
It is a shame to bury so much nice rock under sand but I liked the stability. The flat wide base was perfect and I think the jawfish will be worth it.
Most of the rocks (including the ones I used as base) came from my old tank. I started with them as dry rocks and turned them back into dry rocks after a year long battle with caulerpa.
When I first set up my old tank I loved the texture of the rocks as well! I think within 6 months or so you could barely see the nice rocks anymore. I have a lot of large gorgos and encrusting stuff, large sun coral colonies, etc. They all tend to grow over.
It is a shame to bury so much nice rock under sand but I liked the stability. The flat wide base was perfect and I think the jawfish will be worth it.
legolas100
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heres our 120 we are setting up
legolas100
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Thanks Alex,
Most of the rocks (including the ones I used as base) came from my old tank. I started with them as dry rocks and turned them back into dry rocks after a year long battle with caulerpa.
When I first set up my old tank I loved the texture of the rocks as well! I think within 6 months or so you could barely see the nice rocks anymore. I have a lot of large gorgos and encrusting stuff, large sun coral colonies, etc. They all tend to grow over.
It is a shame to bury so much nice rock under sand but I liked the stability. The flat wide base was perfect and I think the jawfish will be worth it.
really nice rockwork dude, do you have a build thread or more pics of your tank(s)
digitalchrisg
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Very nice...
Mr.Pagibig
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Here's mine somehow i thought its lacking on height :hmm3:
sneakerpimp
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120 gallons:
These pictures were taken right before I took the tank down....
Good news is that i am upgrading to a custom 220 gallon (72"x30"x24") once I get moved into my new house in a month!
How were the chalk bass? I'm thinking of getting a few.
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