Let me know what you think of my aquascaping

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tmac2102

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I just got a used 5' long 110 gallon tank and I'm trying to work out how to use my rocks. In the photos the 2 big structures on either end are diy rocks the previous owner made and had used for about 5 years (they are quiet big so i dont have a ton of play with them) the rest is just fairly small pieces of live rock resting on each other (that I will epoxy together when I'm happy with it).

Please let me know what you think. Any criticism is appreciated. I just started putting things together as I went so I'm up for changing pretty much anything

Thanks
Tom
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I think it looks decent, just looks a little light for that size of tank.

If it were me, I would look for a long flat rock to place between the 2 older looking structures to tie them together, and give a nice shelf for higher light loving corals.
 
Aquascaping is an entirely personal choice IMO. Once you get past having enough rock to power the bio-filter it's all about aesthetics that look good to you. For example, I really like an open aquascape and really hate symmetry (I follow the golden rule).
 
Looks fine to me. I agree that most of it is personal preference so as long as you are happy with it.
 
Looks pretty good, but the overall look will really depend on coral type/placement. You've got a good base it looks like though.
 
Thanks guys just wanted to get a second opinion before I pulled the trigger. Just getting excited to start my first tank.

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I think it's good enough. Envisioning a tank and water around that, I said to myself 'Yeah I can sit down and watch that'. If I were tinkering with it, I would work harder to make one rock feature larger than the other (taller mostly). It's hard to avoid symmetry with the two arches...

Also, the front right arch.. it looks like the left side of the arch is overshadowed by the rock above it. That may make the real estate hard to use..
 
I would go for a long flat piece between the two ends as well. It will create another cave like area for the fish as well as make a nice place to put coral.
 
I'm always amazed with the time and effort spent agonizing over exact rock placement. I know for myself and my 180 reef it was weeks with diagrams and multiple alternatives. That was three and one-half years ago, and now I have a reef where everything has grown together and little rock , except at the bases, is to be seen. My advice is if you want a bonsai manicured aquascape then stay with a FOWLER or be prepared to trim, cut and cull your beloved corals mercilessly. Point is, it's probably a waste of time to sweat every little detail of rock placement and just content yourself with broad outlines of rock. Just my opinion
 
I like the layout. In my experience, adequate flow through arches/caves can be tricky. When I assembled everything and got it going I found a couple of spots that were just too static. I probably spent as much time re-arranging rocks under water as I did when everything was dry. Consider this when deciding about powerheads vs wave maker.

This is an exciting time in your build. Hands-on and one of the last times you'll have complete control over your tank. Once the water is added the bacteria will have more influence than you.
 
I like the little shade making overhang on the left, you may want to make another about 3/4 of the way over to the right end of the tank.

I'd make those two middle section 2-3 times higher so it appears that a canyon is going behind the rocks.

The little caves through the rocks will disappear as growth fills in, enlarge them if you want them to stay as caves.
 
ca1ore said:
Aquascaping is an entirely personal choice IMO. Once you get past having enough rock to power the bio-filter it's all about aesthetics that look good to you. For example, I really like an open aquascape and really hate symmetry (I follow the golden rule).
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There are ways to get around having a lot of rock in the DT. I would worry more about what looks good to you. If you want some general tips give this a read.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2217633
 
So this is what I decided to go with. Now I just have to start making water. Thanks for all the input.
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i like it. i'm partial to what i call "The Two Towers" with the pass through in between. that's more or less how my current tank is scaped.
 
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