Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes

[RickyRicardo]

Here is what will happen, I have about five inch on top of of my live rock.

 

[cbashaw]

What did you use to join the rock? Rod? Epoxy?

I used fiberglass rods from driveway reflectors I bought at homedepot & and a little bit of epoxy on the end piece to fill in a gap. They're cheap, and very easy to work with.

 

[ATLL765]

Here is what will happen, I have about five inch on top of of my live rock.

I see what you're saying. I really don't want to scrap the whole arch, but I think I'll bring it down a couple inches to more like 14-15". That should leave 7-8" of space above even the highest point.

Thanks for all the input, it's greatly appreciated.

 

[RickyRicardo]

Got the lights in, three kessil 360N

I am now very happy with the aquascaping. Was a bit hard to make changes after dropping them in the tank as the stand is fairly high and the tank 30 inch deep. Actually required a ladder!

 

[Fail_sh3d]

I used fiberglass rods from driveway reflectors I bought at homedepot & and a little bit of epoxy on the end piece to fill in a gap. They're cheap, and very easy to work with.

You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks.

I assume you drilled the holes using a masonry bit and a hammer drill? Or regular old drill?

I love the end result.

 

[stewart1]

Hi, my name is Stewart. We are new to this hobby of saltwater aquariums and have bought a 6x2x2 tank stand and sump. We are in the process of setting it all up and have bought all our equipment on advice from lots of different people.

We are at the point of the fun part of aquascaping our tank and have included pictures below of what we have come up with. Hoping to get some advice and your opinions if we are heading on the right direction and what else we could do from here. All comments good and bad are taken on board.

Thanks, Stewart

 

[flamron]

Hey Flamron,
What kind of rock did you use for your aqua scape?

I'm not sure. I got it from a reefer when he was selling some extra from his tank. He'd never used this rock since he'd had enough.

Total weight is about 36lbs. It's very holey and stacks nicely by itself.

 

[flamron]

Scratch that. I went back and looked. He called it carribean reef rock.

 

[purplereef]

Scratch that. I went back and looked. He called it carribean reef rock.

Thank you very much.

 

[Wretch]

Finally got some more rock and added it to my previous design. How does this grouping look? thanks again.

 

[cbashaw]

You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks.

I assume you drilled the holes using a masonry bit and a hammer drill? Or regular old drill?

I love the end result.

I used a regular drill and masonry bit. The rock is not too dense so there is no need for a hammer drill, and I think you would be more likely to crack the rock if you used one.

 

[reeftanknewbie]

Seems like this thread is cold. Bump

 

[Fail_sh3d]

Finally got some more rock and added it to my previous design. How does this grouping look? thanks again.

I personally like the top down. Front view is throwing my off a bit though.

 

[reeftanknewbie]

Looks good. I might shift the whole formation an inch to either side so that it is not in the center of view.

 

[Fail_sh3d]

Looks good. I might shift the whole formation an inch to either side so that it is not in the center of view.

I think that might do it.

 

[reeftanknewbie]

I think that might do it.

Would love to see the changes

 

[stewart1]

Hi, in my previous post the images didn't link - please see below:

Hi, my name is Stewart. We are new to this hobby of saltwater aquariums and have bought a 6x2x2 tank stand and sump. We are in the process of setting it all up and have bought all our equipment on advice from lots of different people.

We are at the point of the fun part of aquascaping our tank and have included pictures below of what we have come up with. Hoping to get some advice and your opinions if we are heading on the right direction and what else we could do from here. All comments good and bad are taken on board.

Thanks, Stewart

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286775534/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286783224/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286837293/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11286838963/

 

[reeftanknewbie]

Hi, my name is Stewart. We are new to this hobby of saltwater aquariums and have bought a 6x2x2 tank stand and sump. We are in the process of setting it all up and have bought all our equipment on advice from lots of different people.

We are at the point of the fun part of aquascaping our tank and have included pictures below of what we have come up with. Hoping to get some advice and your opinions if we are heading on the right direction and what else we could do from here. All comments good and bad are taken on board.

Thanks, Stewart

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=8530&pictureid=

[IMG]http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=8530&pictureid=58197

Steward,
Looks good. I would reduce the footprint of the right rock structure a bit so that there is less in the sand.

 

[iCraigerz]

Welp...this should be interesting, lol.

Trying to scape my new 165 Gal. DSA display tank...

72" x 20" x 27" - thoughts?

It's roughly 240lbs. of Marco Rock.

I'm contemplating ordering some of his rods and mortar and throwing up two really nice main pieces but I don't know yet...

Again, thoughts?

I'm open to anything...

Many thanks in advance :fish1:.

 

[stewart1]

Hi,

Thanks for your feedback. We have now put 50kg of natural aragonite coral sand in the tank and moved the front rocks on the right side backwards so a magnet cleaner can fit through.

Not sure if we should add some more height to the right side as weir sitting behind the rocks in the back corner.

Thanks,
Stewart

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11305600124/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110999063@N07/11305588716/