Minimalist Aquascaping
- Thread starter E.intheC
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Thanks Maxx!
I think I'm going to stay barebottom because I'd have to empty my tank in order for me to silicon the board to bottom. I was hoping it was heavy enough (add says it is heavy) to lye flat on the bottom of the tank and not allow detritus etc. to accumulate under it?
Rats! I didn't think that 24x24x1/2" block would float. It appealed to me after seeing it in one of the posters on this thread because I miss the nice "white" look of sand on the bottom, even if it's simulated with the cutting board.
If it floats I'm definitely staying with what I have running in the tank now which is bare-bottom
maroun.c
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just restarted my nano cube and here's the 3 layouts I tried and the resoning behind going with the third one.
Started with a single island setup
found it too simple and decided that it will not allow for the amount or shape of corals I want.
so added the upper rock and I liked how it looks better
Looked at it and decided that the tank still lacked something in the front like a small island to just add some more dynamic look.
Then experimented with few more simple rocks I had on hand and came up with this
Kept going back and forth between layout 2 and 3 and ended up choosing the later one for following reasons
it offered a more non standard Higher rock in the front. usually all my tanks and most of the tanks I see go from low to high to allow more visibility and a sense of added depth.
I really like the fact that from certain angle the high rock obstructs the view of whats behind it and leads you to physically turn and look from an oblique view (observed 2 persons instinctively do the same when checking out the layout. that led to a nice ravine shape which is nice and not easy to accomplish in a small setup.
What do you think?
Started with a single island setup
found it too simple and decided that it will not allow for the amount or shape of corals I want.
so added the upper rock and I liked how it looks better
Looked at it and decided that the tank still lacked something in the front like a small island to just add some more dynamic look.
Then experimented with few more simple rocks I had on hand and came up with this
Kept going back and forth between layout 2 and 3 and ended up choosing the later one for following reasons
it offered a more non standard Higher rock in the front. usually all my tanks and most of the tanks I see go from low to high to allow more visibility and a sense of added depth.
I really like the fact that from certain angle the high rock obstructs the view of whats behind it and leads you to physically turn and look from an oblique view (observed 2 persons instinctively do the same when checking out the layout. that led to a nice ravine shape which is nice and not easy to accomplish in a small setup.
What do you think?
FLSharkvic
New member
Here's my 40 Gallon Breeder tank. I use about 40 lbs. of my 50 lbs. of rock and put it together like a puzzle. I used fiberglass rods and DryLok Fast plug to "glue" them together.
There are four separate standalone sections. Each have the bottoms cut flat and rest right on the glass. None of them can tip over and the two back large pieces only touch each other where they meet though they look like one solid structure. There is a lot of space all around them and in between with lots of shelves. It is pretty minimalistic IMO.
Will be putting the sand in today while I wait for my RODI unit to make some pure water.
Here are some other angles...
May I ask what kind of rock is that in the tank?
FLSharkvic
New member
Aquascape design on a 120 ( 48''x24''x24'')
Aquascape design on a 120 ( 48''x24''x24'')
Here is a shot of my Aquaspaing - plenty of Overhangs, Caverns, and caves for the fish to swim through. ! I have right around a 100lbs of all Tonga Branch and Fiji Premium.
Tank Info: 120 Mixed Reef
Aquascape design on a 120 ( 48''x24''x24'')
Here is a shot of my Aquaspaing - plenty of Overhangs, Caverns, and caves for the fish to swim through. ! I have right around a 100lbs of all Tonga Branch and Fiji Premium.
Tank Info: 120 Mixed Reef
FLSharkvic
New member
The idea is to only work with one pilar on a PVC Foam board. Materials used Fiji rock dead, PVC Foam, Tie-rips, Epoxy, Speedglue and Keramikkleber.
@basjacobs
Almost done...
Quick question wht do you do with all the zip ties?
@FLSharkvic - not directed at me since it isn't my post but what I believe will happen is they will move the head of the tie to a area less visible if or when possible. Then snug and clip the excess. Over time it will be covered by coral, algae, and other things in which case you will never see them again.
Looks sweet!
Tip No. 1 - Bring the water level up just a tad! :beer:
Tip No. 1 - Bring the water level up just a tad! :beer:
postie1686
Member
The tank is a Innovative Marine SR-80 im not huge on rock work so this is what my buddy and i came up with. Pretty minimal i think...
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ReefSultan
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Dear All,
Here is my first try's please comment on options which is better and any suggestions to improve?
It will be sps and fish only
2 xr30 g4 pro
Option 1:
Option 2:
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Here is my first try's please comment on options which is better and any suggestions to improve?
It will be sps and fish only
2 xr30 g4 pro
Option 1:
Option 2:
Tapatalk kullanarak iPhone aracılığıyla gönderildi
