ReefRealEstate
Member
Any suggestion on colour for back, my tank builder is going to black it out, dark blue better? Or doesn't matter. How does one clean the back if the tank is against a wall, razor blade on a stick?
Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes
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Any suggestion on colour for back, my tank builder is going to black it out, dark blue better? Or doesn't matter. How does one clean the back if the tank is against a wall, razor blade on a stick?
garwood
New member
Trying to figure out the final layout for my Lagoon 25 office tank. I think I'm basically going to stick with this or a variation of it. Front island is fine but I'm not sure if I'm 100% on the back formation. Powerhead has been moved to back, bottom left corner.
This was my other option
first def
ReefTron5000
Member
Made a slight adjustment to the first option. I think I'll stick with this.
Made a slight adjustment to the first option. I think I'll stick with this.
That looks sick. I'm bummed I didn't go with the lagoon. Your set up looks awesome.
scangelosi
New member
Broke my rocks up into smaller pieces and took the purple life rock out. I tried to do it myself and it just looked terrible so I had to get the wife and put her artistic abilities to use and this is what we came up with! Also added a GSP but it's not opened up yet and and skunk cleaner
Made a slight adjustment to the first option. I think I'll stick with this.
It looks really good! I think I'll do something similar on my 90g
mark54321
Active member
My aquascape for NPS coral biotope tank
[/url]aquascape1 by Mark Mikina, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]aquascape3 by Mark Mikina, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]aquascape4 by Mark Mikina, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]aquascape6 by Mark Mikina, on Flickr[/IMG]
maxxII
Super Housemonkey!
My aquascape for NPS coral biotope tank
[/url]aquascape1 by Mark Mikina, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]aquascape3 by Mark Mikina, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]aquascape4 by Mark Mikina, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]aquascape6 by Mark Mikina, on Flickr[/IMG]
Mike,
That whole set up looks awesome! Do you have a build thread?
mark54321
Active member
What do you think? 72x24x30
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/volivier/My tank march 2016.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/volivier/My tank march 2016.jpg
What do you think? 72x24x30
mitch91175
Premium Member
Aquascaping Guidance
Aquascaping Guidance
Hey all aquascaping gurus. I have been reading this thread for quite some time. Even with all the reading, when it comes to doing it yourself, you can get a creative block and what best to post some ideas in the thread for some assistance. I have a 67g 36x18x19 that I am currently cycling and I finally got in my Marco Rock E-400 to start my aquascape. Here are some ideas that I have been pushing around before committing to putting the cement on them. Any input is greatly appreciated. I would like to have the aquascape hammered out by the weekend if possible.
Tank Shot:
Idea 1:
Idea 2:
Idea 3:
Idea 4 (would need to do something to the left side):
I was thinking about having something that slopes from left to right on the left side with a ledge of some sort to create some shading in the middle of the tank. Any input is greatly appreciated.
I plan on keeping zoanthids, LPS, and a anemone in this setup.
Aquascaping Guidance
Hey all aquascaping gurus. I have been reading this thread for quite some time. Even with all the reading, when it comes to doing it yourself, you can get a creative block and what best to post some ideas in the thread for some assistance. I have a 67g 36x18x19 that I am currently cycling and I finally got in my Marco Rock E-400 to start my aquascape. Here are some ideas that I have been pushing around before committing to putting the cement on them. Any input is greatly appreciated. I would like to have the aquascape hammered out by the weekend if possible.
Tank Shot:
Idea 1:
Idea 2:
Idea 3:
Idea 4 (would need to do something to the left side):
I was thinking about having something that slopes from left to right on the left side with a ledge of some sort to create some shading in the middle of the tank. Any input is greatly appreciated.
I plan on keeping zoanthids, LPS, and a anemone in this setup.
Salty150
New member
Great thread and insights!
You should write a book on the subject.
I am currently cycling my 910L reef and the aquascape is a very important factor for me and the end result.
- All equipment and pumps have been placed behind a wall of reef ceramics on the right side to avoid visual interference. This also creates a dramatic reef wall going up to the surface of the tank. From the right side I have then made the other parts progressively smaller towards the left side and I will have this in mind when the corals grow.
- For the middle part I have tried to make a spiral formation that moves in a circular and upward movement. This is a bit hard to see in the photos but I think it will look good with the right corals/planning/trimming.
- On the left side I have tried to resemble the vertical islands seen outside Thailand for example and also try to add visual depth by placing a smaller rock in the foreground (the plan is for this rock to be covered in ricordea later for the size to remain small).
To add interest and improve circulation and hiding spots for the inhabitants I have chiseled out several kg of rock to make caves that run through the rocks. This also adds visual depth to the scene and a three dimensional feel to it (also hard to see in the photos). I have also added shelves to some of the rocks but these will likely be removed later when the corals have grown to avoid a cramped impression.
I will try to keep the sand free of corals to keep the open spaces ... open.
I would highly appreciate feedback and pointers from you guys at this stage and look forward to more inspiration in this thread.
Greetings from Finland.
Dang!
How did you get such white looking sand and rocks?!
:bounce1:
Reel North
New King of Quarantine
Here's my new aquascape. I got over run by gelidium, so time to begin again
This is from fijireefrock.com. They are the Canadian distributor for this stuff. Only place I've really been able to find it in Canada
http://youtu.be/JDTD0lfDIQs
This is from fijireefrock.com. They are the Canadian distributor for this stuff. Only place I've really been able to find it in Canada
http://youtu.be/JDTD0lfDIQs
mitch91175
Premium Member
This is what I decided on for my aquascape:
What do you guys think?
What do you guys think?
