Minimalist Aquascaping

[hummermaniac88]

So what exactly is a "minimalist" aquascaping? Common elements seem to be low amount of live rock, using LR to make distinct formations instead of large piles, clean lines on the tank (rimless/euro bracing without a canopy), minimized equipment visible, a larger than "normal" amount of open swimming space/open bottom space, light stocking fish wise, little/no coralline algae and either a bare bottom or shallow, clean sand bed - is that a fair description?

Both those tanks are very beautiful btw

Couldn't agree more!:thumbsup:

 

[E.intheC]

So what exactly is a "minimalist" aquascaping? Common elements seem to be low amount of live rock, using LR to make distinct formations instead of large piles, clean lines on the tank (rimless/euro bracing without a canopy), minimized equipment visible, a larger than "normal" amount of open swimming space/open bottom space, light stocking fish wise, little/no coralline algae and either a bare bottom or shallow, clean sand bed - is that a fair description?

Both those tanks are very beautiful btw

IMO, that's a pretty fair generalization. However, there's not really a "definition" for these tanks. In simple terms, "purposeful" (IE placement of rocks and corals), "clean" and "less is more" are the main themes. Other than that it's open.

 

[wis_fishing_guy]

Great thread and alot of great tanks.Thanks for the share everyone.I will be going minimalist on my new rebuild.

 

[Ian]

One month old

 

[NaClCrocodile]

I've gone over this thread many times for inspiration and shortly I'll have a contribution, but something just struck me. E.intheC, why haven't you posted anything? Seems like you'd be able to draw from this thread whenever you needed inspiration.

 

[RParker]

I'm not sure if mine is minimalist, but it isn't crammed with rock either. 150 lbs in a 265

 

[seafansar]

Well here's an update on my tank.

At the beginning of the summer right after I set the tank up. Looks pretty minimalist.

And now. Stupid coralline algae grows too fast! And makes the tank look less minimal.

Oh well. It looks better in person and all the corals and fish are doing great.

 

[André Silvestre]

My 300L ( 80G) current scape:

André

 

[E.intheC]

I've gone over this thread many times for inspiration and shortly I'll have a contribution, but something just struck me. E.intheC, why haven't you posted anything? Seems like you'd be able to draw from this thread whenever you needed inspiration.

haha.. you wouldn't want to see my tank yet

It's not quite up to my standards yet. (And neither are my picture taking skills/camera).. soon.

 

[bs21]

My 300L ( 80G) current scape:

André

can't wait to see this stocked. your rock work is excellent.

 

[spleify]

Heres my 40 breeder

 

[E.intheC]

spleify, that's a great looking tank! It'd be sweet to have some smaller 'shoaling' fish like chromis or cardinals in there

 

[NaClCrocodile]

haha.. you wouldn't want to see my tank yet

It's not quite up to my standards yet. (And neither are my picture taking skills/camera).. soon.

I'm in the same boat my friend. I've got about one nice column with the live rock I bought. Looks like I need about 30# more to get my desired two column look

 

[homeboyreefer]

My 300L ( 80G) current scape:

André

Andre you have an impeccable approach to design, great compostion and balance!

 

[mnml]

lots of inspiration on this thread...

here's my mine.

 

[esco]

Dang, Andre always scapes the nicest tanks!!!!!!!

 

[ultraxr]

My 300L ( 80G) current scape:

André

So beautiful I had to quote it to bring the pictures back up. hahaha

 

[customdusty]

Here is mine. Under 50lbs of LR in a 105 gal.

 

[cubsare1]

very nice everyone!

 

[lighthouze08]

Nice! Think twice about the sand

Leonardo

+1, the tank has a clean modern look to it w/o the sand