Help with my Aquascaping

[Patrick Cox]

Below is a short video clip of my 57G Rimless Reef Aquarium. I used to have several fish but I introduced a Kole Tang with Ich and it eventually killed all of my fish. So now I am sitting fishless for about 8 weeks. The funny thing is that my corals look better than ever. I suspect my tank water is cleaner than it was? Anyway, I would like to add a few more corals and then when it is time to add fish back, I will add them back slowly and just stick with maybe 3 small fish.

Now on to the question at hand, I would appreciate your input on how I could improve my aquascaping so it could look its best. I understand that I have a new tank with new corals that will certaily grow but I want to be in a good position now so that when they do grow, everything will fill in nicely. So suggestions for moving rocks or corals around or corals to add would be appreciated. I have mainly stuck with LPS and zoanthids now because I understand they are a bit easier to keep than SPS. I have a T5 fixture with 4 39W bulbs (2 actinic and 2 white), A roughly 10 Gal sump with an SWC 120 Skimmer. You can also see that I am finally getting some nice Corraline Algae growth! :beer:

Thanks for your input.
Pat

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[HanoverFist]

I keep passing out this link. One of the best aquascaping guides I've found. Look at the guys tank pics and you'll understand why I followed his advice.

http://www.h2oplusomething.com/inde...72:aquascaping&catid=34:sps-keeping&Itemid=64

 

[Patrick Cox]

I keep passing out this link. One of the best aquascaping guides I've found. Look at the guys tank pics and you'll understand why I followed his advice.

http://www.h2oplusomething.com/inde...72:aquascaping&catid=34:sps-keeping&Itemid=64

Thanks for the link. Good read. The challenge I have with my tank is the center overflow. It is quite large. I believe it is like 10" wide by 7" deep and my tank foot print is 30" x 18". I feel like I have tried to minimize the rock mass as it is but I am thinking I need to remove a few more. I was trying to hide the overflow somewhat but maybe that is not necessary?

Thanks again and I will take any other suggestions!

Pat

 

[Patrick Cox]

Still looking for input. Again, my aquascaping challenge is the center overflow and I would like to have a somewhat minimalist look. I feel like I have too much rock right now.

Thanks!

 

[doakota1]

here is mine, it has a center overflow as well

 

[Patrick Cox]

Thanks, that looks very nice. Did you use any rods or other support for the left side? Thanks.