Bonsai Tree inspired Aquascape

[shandy_say]

Any new pics?

 

[james3370]

Any new pics?

LOL

 

[asmodeus]

Love your tank man, Thinking Hard getting Rid of the 150 in wall and making a 36x36x24

 

[earthboy17]

Did you see how your tank was featured at the MACNA talk on aquascaping by Dr. Whitby? Pretty cool stuff.

 

[D' kingfisher]

yeah what about new pics..lolz

 

[Frick-n-Frags]

feng shue meter = red line. that is wonderful looking. bonsai = my new favorite rock layout technique.

 

[MarineGirl411]

Where did you guys get your flat rock at? I am looking around, but cannot find any.

 

[malnurs]

once this tank matures I garuntee you it is gonna be a TOTM

 

[northbay-reefer]

The guys in my club are trying the bonsai rock work too so stay tune for more tank using this style

I think the main reason why the bonsai style look so good is because bonsais are graceful and balanced.

 

[Financial Panth]

Great looking tank. Unique and natural looking.

WELL DONE!!!

 

[james3370]

The guys in my club are trying the bonsai rock work too so stay tune for more tank using this style

I think the main reason why the bonsai style look so good is because bonsais are graceful and balanced.

i like that it still gives ya alot of sandbed for nas snails to thrive, sand sifting stars, etc

also, you can have intense lighting for light demanding SPS corals, yet still have plenty of shaded areas for low light zoas, etc

not to mention more "swim area" for the fishies

find it much more conducive to an actual reef that has caves & overhangs etc versus the old "pile of rock" approach

 

[Step Johns]

Your tank is absolutely amazing, love that the rock work only touches the sand in a few spots... amazing

 

[MarineGirl411]

Where did you all get your flat rock???

 

[northbay-reefer]

i like that it still gives ya alot of sandbed for nas snails to thrive, sand sifting stars, etc

also, you can have intense lighting for light demanding SPS corals, yet still have plenty of shaded areas for low light zoas, etc

not to mention more "swim area" for the fishies

find it much more conducive to an actual reef that has caves & overhangs etc versus the old "pile of rock" approach

Yeah that is another reason I went to this style, I had a very matured 210 gal full of sps using the old style rock work and what I've found is after the corals are over grown, I can't clean or vacuum the sand bed. My tank becomes dirty and I start noticing corals dying off. This style will give me tons of access area to keep the tank and the sand clean. The fish love to swim in and around the caves too, they seem to be more active.

 

[lechee12]

great looking tank!!! i was wondering why did you cut off the front part of your tunzes?

 

[crazy4acros]

Thanks you Guys!!! I had no clue that my Aquascape would be such a hit and a inspiration to many folks around the world. I am humbly faltered!! I am proud that my tank has been featured in a presentation for MACNA, and also glad that my aquascape has inspired all of you! Please understand that my tank still looks the same a the last couple months and i want to post pics when the tank is a little bit more grown out. Ill get photos up after the holidays, i can reassure you all that the tank is doing well and still thriving. Once again thanks for all the comments and exposure i really appreciate it!

thor

 

[pisces4u]

Here's another one for ya mate. You inspired my 10g bonsai nano:

 

[keekalmatter]

Beautiful Tank.

Sometime I will be setting up a 40B and you have inspired me as well to attempt a bonsai style reef.
Great tank and glad to hear its doing well.

 

[crazy4acros]

Here's another one for ya mate. You inspired my 10g bonsai nano:

Looking good! i love your attempt to use star polyps to mimic grass! I was thinking the same but went for sand instead, just make sure to keep it away from the rockwork.

 

[tahiriqbal]

One word, LOVELY