Minimalist Aquascaping
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Paco
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15407780#post15407780 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GlassReef
Here's mine. The setup is new, so there's not many corals yet.
Great looking tank. I'm afraid that some in this thread are claiming Minimalist Rock when their tank just looks empty. The pic above looks great because the height is in proportion to the tank. You can have minimalist layout while still having height. Too many of the tanks in this thread look terrible because it looks like someone tossed some rocks in a tank and there's a ton of open water above the rock. You must consider the shape of your tank. If it's a tall tank you need height in your rocks (pillars or whatever) to balance it all out -- IMNSHO.
Of course, I'm not thrilled with my rock layout right now and I've been thinking a lot about getting MORE rocks :lol: so what do I know?
nattarbox
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Some of the most beautiful planted tanks I've seen are minimialist in the sense that they only keep one species of plant, generally in the form of a 'carpeting' growth that gives the appearance of grass or a lawn. Combined with a school of fish in one species, it is a powerful effect.
I'd like to see examples of this with marine aquariums. There was a good photo in the full tank shots thread of a tank that was primarily just one massive plating montipora colony, with a few small corals around it.
Got me thinking that a tank with nothing but green star polyps, or some other fast spreading and beautiful-in-numbers coral could be very cool looking.
I'd like to see examples of this with marine aquariums. There was a good photo in the full tank shots thread of a tank that was primarily just one massive plating montipora colony, with a few small corals around it.
Got me thinking that a tank with nothing but green star polyps, or some other fast spreading and beautiful-in-numbers coral could be very cool looking.
Nattarbox, what you've seen with planted tank are Zen Aquascaping or the golden triangle ratio. It has to do with how the rocks or wood are placed and arranged. For marine setup, I am beginning to see the influence from the Zen aquascaping, using less rock to create something serene. As for bonsai aquascaping, I see sps as a prime candidate in this category.
Paco
Move Don
Well, tell your wife I like your tank. It's proportional and obviously you've planned it and made it that way.
One issue I find with that level of minimalism is that it limits the fish you can have because there's simply not enough cover for skittish fish...of which I have several and plan for more
If, however, you're more about the corals, then more power to you!
One issue I find with that level of minimalism is that it limits the fish you can have because there's simply not enough cover for skittish fish...of which I have several and plan for more
If, however, you're more about the corals, then more power to you!Some of those tanks "claiming minimalist rock" are what they claim, minimalist rock.... the point of the thread.
Those tanks aren't there to sham you, a lot of the corals are young and will fill in the space in time. I'm tired of tanks with rock that goes to the surface, it looks cluttered and gives no room for corals to grow and fish to swim in open water. Have a little imagination and picture them with mature colonies, then flame them if you still want to.
Everyones a critic.
I like it a lot! And I'm sure I'll like it a lot more when your corals have grown out a bit. IMHO, that's the trick - don't fill up the tank. Give the corals a well thought out and planned space to grow in to. Looks to me like that's exactly what you've done.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15409404#post15409404 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xtm
... not too many people like it.
Tadashi
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All one species tanks look fake to me. I think variety is the key.
What I see as minimal is spare rock formations (like isolated coral reef islands) not the massive rock avalache. Also all the equipment hidden away. I think Sonny's tank an excellent example.
The smaller the tank the harder it is but it can be done.
What I see as minimal is spare rock formations (like isolated coral reef islands) not the massive rock avalache. Also all the equipment hidden away. I think Sonny's tank an excellent example.
The smaller the tank the harder it is but it can be done.
Tadashi
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15409404#post15409404 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xtm
Here's my minimalist tank right now.. not too many people like it. Heck even my wife hates it. She says it looks too empty
This will look very nice once the corals grow into mature colonies. In a year, she will think differently. =D
Not sure if you can truely call this minimalistic but keep in mind that none of the rock touches the back glass and that there is about 8-9 inches on the sides of bare sand.
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amkelly802
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Thank you very much, its always nice to hear stuff like that. My tank has been running for about 2 1/2 years with the clowns and tang being about that age. the picture doesnt do it justice but there are actually 4 islands. the one to the left is specifically for the clowns, it has there anemone on it, and then theres the lone rock to the right of that.. theres no moving those because the female clown will attack, unfortunately..
Then there are actually two on the right, but it looks like one big section because you cant see the split behind it, maybe ill try and get a top down shot.. my plan for the different islands are SPS on one, LPS on another and probably like different mushrooms or zoos on the other
