Minimalist Aquascaping

These tanks are beautiful. Im in the process of setting up a 155G, What ever happened to the 1.5-2lbs of rock per gallon rule. Im glad people are ignoring it and having success !
Are people running more rock in there sump to free up space in the DT ?
 
I have about 70 pounds of rock in the display and about 30 pounds in the sump / fuge. However, I did start with all dead rock, which is quite a bit lighter then live rock, so I think the whole pound per gallon ratio goes out the window.
 
Camps23 said:
These tanks are beautiful. Im in the process of setting up a 155G, What ever happened to the 1.5-2lbs of rock per gallon rule. Im glad people are ignoring it and having success !
Are people running more rock in there sump to free up space in the DT ?
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Camps23 - I think my first two tanks used that method, but less rock = more space for the fish to swim and less places they can hide from me :). In my new (180) I am running less than 80 to 90 lbs at most. I chose a big skimmer and will see how long I can get away with it. I have a some pieces of rubble in the sump and will more than likely add more so the pods have a great place to reproduce. I also chose dry rock like halcyonism did and the type of rock I think makes a difference. I choose Pukani which is really light and porous so while I may have less rock I am hoping it will be more efficient.
 
nightOwl said:
Camps23 - I think my first two tanks used that method, but less rock = more space for the fish to swim and less places they can hide from me :). In my new (180) I am running less than 80 to 90 lbs at most. I chose a big skimmer and will see how long I can get away with it. I have a some pieces of rubble in the sump and will more than likely add more so the pods have a great place to reproduce. I also chose dry rock like halcyonism did and the type of rock I think makes a difference. I choose Pukani which is really light and porous so while I may have less rock I am hoping it will be more efficient.
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Good to hear!
I hope people are successful. I will be running about 80-90lbs of indo and then another 40-50 eco reefer dry rock. Some of that will be in my sump though. I think a larger skimmer will be key. Also are alot of you running bio pellets ? I think that will help add in the minimal rock/filtration.
 
Here is my 210:

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Left side:

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Right side:

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Just redid my 40 breeder. Setting it up as a non-photosynthetic tank and this kind of where Im heading. Want to add a little more height to one of the islands. The canyon in the middle looks better in person and once sand is in there should be a nice "steve west" look.

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bleedfire said:
My minimalist aquascaping,

Eco friendly Tank

DIY Live rock 110Lbs
20 LBs live rock
Ecosystem method
NO POWERHEADS just one 1350GPh return
300W heater
9W paddle Ocean Mocean Wavemaker
now using 20W high power 20000k led
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I really like the look of this tank!!!!
 
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