"Designing" the contents of a tank

[dismayed]

Are there forums or books out there dedicated to "reef design?" I have noticed that many of the best tank pictures I have seen have a certain artistic quality to them, with respect to reef placement, color choices, etc. I've been looking at tons of pictures that are out there on the web for ideas, and have some ideas about the various species I will eventually have in my tank, but I was wondering if anyone has written any books or geared any websites towards the "art" of the aquarium?

Thanks for any info you can provide!

 

[SVTour]

Wow...good question.

None that I've actually ever seen. When I aquascaped mine, I tried to get caves for the fish to swim in and out of...and tried moving the coral around so it was visually appealing.

You will probably end up doing like most others here...that is to find an idea from someone else and try your best to duplicate it.

Personally, I like what this guy did. http://www.oregonreef.com

BTW...welcome to RC.