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Rocks are in, comments? (aquascaping is difficult)
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buildinboats
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It looks like some of the rocks have mushrooms on them. If they survive and multiply you may be sorry you left them on there.
I agree. Also I am an aquascape minimalist; I prefer multiple islands and an asymmetric design. But, from my own experience over the years, having your wife like it is going to be more important than you currently realize.
Mark9
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Not good? I kinda like them.
Mark9
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Definitely. Round 2 aquascaping tonight.
Some species of mushrooms spread fairly rapidly, others are not a problem at all. I like mushrooms myself so I would take a wait and see approach. If they start to spread then I would remove them (assuming you plan on keeping other corals). If you like them and they stay on one rock, let them be. If you don't plan on keeping other corals (primarily a fish only tank) I would also let them live.
Yes, in a fish only tank, mushrooms are not a problem. Since I keep corals, I avoid them like the plague. (and other "weeds" as well, e.g. GSP, xenia, etc.)
Mark9
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Really want fish only, but I'm OK with the "weeds".
Not ready for dosing or trying to keep corals.
GroktheCube
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One of my biggest mistakes when first setting up my tank was thinking that a couple of hitchhiking Anthelia polyps were, "Pretty cool!" :headwallblue:
Now, a little more than a year later, I'm contemplating ripping my rockwork apart to dip the offending rocks in fenbendazole. :uzi:
WestTexasReefer
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I did too until they started taking over my tank. I had some that survived being in a brute with water and powerhead in my garage in 100 degree heat for 6 weeks when I was between builds downsizing and really hoping they would die off. Within a few weeks on the new set up mushrooms appeared and they have spread like wild fire and I haven't found a way to control them. I trim and cut back when they get to close to other corals but they grow back. Anyone have any ideas how to cull them back effectively?
BTW, I do lock your rockscape.
BTW, I do lock your rockscape.
Reef Frog
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I like your rockscape, but I agree adding some asymmetry will make it look better.
I noticed that your sand bed area isn't that large. When beginning in the hobby, I underestimated how many corals that I eventually wanted to keep need to be on or near the sand bed. Plates & scolys need to be in the sand. Some chalices, acans, ricordia & trumpets etc like the lower light levels found near the sand bed.
Sometimes you can chip off pointy rear projections on the back of the LR to move them back a little while still maintaining room for water to circulate and enough room to get a cleaning tool back there.
I noticed that your sand bed area isn't that large. When beginning in the hobby, I underestimated how many corals that I eventually wanted to keep need to be on or near the sand bed. Plates & scolys need to be in the sand. Some chalices, acans, ricordia & trumpets etc like the lower light levels found near the sand bed.
Sometimes you can chip off pointy rear projections on the back of the LR to move them back a little while still maintaining room for water to circulate and enough room to get a cleaning tool back there.
buildinboats
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The metallic dull blue/purple ones I have are either overgrowing or killing other corals in my tank. They have multiplied to plague proportions, I am contemplating taking down the tank and starting over after 23 years running.
reefermike1
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Either make the wife happy, or just tell her she could stand to lose a couple pounds and that you don't like her shoes... That way you wont hear about anything for a while.
ArmyGreens
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I agree with everyone who said, envision a mature reef 5 years from now, then move rocks to fit best for that.
Mark9
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I got an "almost there".
Am going to tweak it a bit, but I do like the larger sandbed.
GroktheCube
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Good looking rockwork.
One point of feedback I'd give, the face of the rock on the right is a pretty sheer vertical. It can be tricky to attach corals to those sort of vertical faces at times. I recently re-did the rockwork in my 120 by removing a couple of similar rocks.
Just for the fun of it, I might try removing the big front right rock, and replacing it with the rock right in the middle of the aquascape, maybe with a flatter piece over or under it. That would create a more stark difference in height, give a little separation between the two islands, and possibly provide for room for coral placement.
Also, if a piece of rock isn't shaped quite right for where you want it to go, don't by shy about breaking out a hammer and a chisel.
One point of feedback I'd give, the face of the rock on the right is a pretty sheer vertical. It can be tricky to attach corals to those sort of vertical faces at times. I recently re-did the rockwork in my 120 by removing a couple of similar rocks.
Just for the fun of it, I might try removing the big front right rock, and replacing it with the rock right in the middle of the aquascape, maybe with a flatter piece over or under it. That would create a more stark difference in height, give a little separation between the two islands, and possibly provide for room for coral placement.
Also, if a piece of rock isn't shaped quite right for where you want it to go, don't by shy about breaking out a hammer and a chisel.
