Finally hooked up lights
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Mr D smack
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Looks real good
Scubareefman
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Looks awesome!
Mr D smack
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Im close so where ever your ready to be Dsmacked just say so :blown:
Schplitter
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He means "just say no" haha
Mr D smack
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Aint that a bish:lol:
rams
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Don't let him fool you... He knows nothing about Radions or LEDs for what its worth. He only knows Metal Halide, Fluorescents and Lightning.
Mr D smack
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kegogut
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I prolly would redo the rock as well. Get rid of some of the boulder shaped and maybe grab some premium. Theres all kinds of different types of rock that are aesthetically pleasing shapes and sizes.
Look at some pics out there and find something you like and try to mimic it. I just think you have to much base rock stacked up on top of each other.
Look at some pics out there and find something you like and try to mimic it. I just think you have to much base rock stacked up on top of each other.
Mr D smack
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Im on a computer now, not my phone, and I got to agree with U4ick :eek2: LOL
Redo the rocks make some tunnels, caves etc... Don't pile it up as it is, space it out which will help with water flow also
Redo the rocks make some tunnels, caves etc... Don't pile it up as it is, space it out which will help with water flow also
Yes....like Keg said, too much boulder, base, fiji, stuff.
Find some rock that has character to it.
If I had to guess you prob got that rock really cheap off craigs list or something.....which is all fine and well....sort a .... I just feel like this is one area not to go cheap on.....inexpensive ....fine, but not cheap.
Stuff like pic #30 on this build thread ----> 93 Cube
Now that's some nice lookin stuff.
Or maybe some Tukani, or Totoka
You've obviously got a great build going there, you've been willing to spend a few bucks for nice stuff, some awesome rock would just set that whole build off perfectly.
Find some rock that has character to it.
If I had to guess you prob got that rock really cheap off craigs list or something.....which is all fine and well....sort a .... I just feel like this is one area not to go cheap on.....inexpensive ....fine, but not cheap.
Stuff like pic #30 on this build thread ----> 93 Cube
Now that's some nice lookin stuff.
Or maybe some Tukani, or Totoka
You've obviously got a great build going there, you've been willing to spend a few bucks for nice stuff, some awesome rock would just set that whole build off perfectly.
mpcart
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Welcome to reefkeeping - where a bunch of guys debate the best way to pile of bunch of expensive rocks.
My advice on aquascaping is
* Less is more - I think tanks with less piles of rocks look better and allow you to see through the tank.
* Create some caves and paths for the fish to swim through - this allows you to see through the rock which adds depth and interest to the tank as well as creating movement with the fish (they swim through and around rather than back and forth).
* Horizontal space is more important than vertical space - When it comes to placing corals it is better to have ledges and flat spots at all vertical levels so the corals have a place to sit and grow..
* Make it stable - yours looks like it could easily topple over. Doesn't seem like a big deal but you'll constantly be wanting to relocate corals or remove them from the tank and risk bumping something and causing a rock slide.
* Don't overthink it - get a basic aquascape together and let the corals grow and hide the rock. Once you get good growth you almost don't notice what type of rock you have.
* Do what looks best to YOU.
-Mike
My advice on aquascaping is
* Less is more - I think tanks with less piles of rocks look better and allow you to see through the tank.
* Create some caves and paths for the fish to swim through - this allows you to see through the rock which adds depth and interest to the tank as well as creating movement with the fish (they swim through and around rather than back and forth).
* Horizontal space is more important than vertical space - When it comes to placing corals it is better to have ledges and flat spots at all vertical levels so the corals have a place to sit and grow..
* Make it stable - yours looks like it could easily topple over. Doesn't seem like a big deal but you'll constantly be wanting to relocate corals or remove them from the tank and risk bumping something and causing a rock slide.
* Don't overthink it - get a basic aquascape together and let the corals grow and hide the rock. Once you get good growth you almost don't notice what type of rock you have.
* Do what looks best to YOU.
-Mike
Schplitter
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