Artistic Help Needed (1 Viewer)

[steveb]

I don’t want a rock wall I don’t want a rock wall I don’t want a rock wall...

Lol

Pukani in left, indo on right, Marco in left chair.

No this isn’t the layout. I’m just sorting for now.

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[Cody]

I charge $50 an hour. Three hour minimum for a consultation.

 

[Luman01]

Here’s what my dad did for my tank..


I know he will love to help you out! What type of corals are you gonna be going for?

 

[Luman01]

When we get home my dad will look at the rock, that’s how he gets inspired

 

[steveb]

I charge $50 an hour. Three hour minimum for a consultation.

That’s a bargain. I was ready for $150/hr 1/2 day minimum! [emoji1787]


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[steveb]

Here’s what my dad did for my tank..


I know he will love to help you out! What type of corals are you gonna be going for?

Mixed. Sticks up high, lps on the bottom, Zoas, pali’s and mushrooms too.


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[Luman01]

Mixed. Sticks up high, lps on the bottom, Zoas, pali’s and mushrooms too.


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Ok cool my dad thought about a pretty cool scape! And we are free of charge! If you got time to talk for a bit on the phone my dad can explain it to you. If so let me know I’ll give you my number.
Lucas

 

[steveb]

Me doing rock work is about like this... my artistic style is similar to Elaine’s dance technique..

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[Bullitt519]

I like the elevated look.

 

[steveb]

Ok cool my dad thought about a pretty cool scape! And we are free of charge! If you got time to talk for a bit on the phone my dad can explain it to you. If so let me know I’ll give you my number.
Lucas

I can call tomorrow evening (after 4pm) if y’all are available. I’ll send you my #.


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[Luman01]

I can call tomorrow evening (after 4pm) if y’all are available. I’ll send you my #.


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Ok cool we will call you around 6ish or so when my dad is with me.

 

[Matyas]

THIS is an excellent video about pukani aquascape. Good luck with the rocks, pukani is my favorite. If you want good flow throughout and a bit more real estate try the pillar look the FishofHex has. Good luck!

 

[sneezebeetle]

Less rock on the substrate to obstruct flow the better! I remember our former Sponsors at CrystalReef (I think that was the name) discussing that at one of their workshops years back.

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[RR-MAN]

Less is more in this case but you still need ample amount of rock so bacteria/micro fauna can colonize. You can stick some rock in the sump for added benefit.

Steve,
What are the grey/black patches on the rocks? Are you going to dump in muriatic acid?

 

[steveb]

Steve,
What are the grey/black patches on the rocks? Are you going to dump in muriatic acid?

Oh man they sat outside for years, with the dog whizzing on them. Then put up and stored for more years in trash cans.

Probably mold, Moss, dirt etc. it’s all back in the trash cans. Each can got 3g of bleach then filled to the rim with water. Going to take them out and pressure wash them next Wednesday when my work hell week is over.



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[RR-MAN]

Bad dog [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


Ok great idea [emoji106]

 

[saltyanimals]

I agree with the less is more part. I have a 4' tank and started with what I would consider "medium" amount of rock. Mentally I intended to have less, but naturally started adding more when I was scaping because it just looked so empty. lol. In hind sight with coral growing out, I'm at a point where I want to take some rocks out but they're too settled in to do so now without making a big mess. I threw in a good amount of biosphere in the sump to help with the bacterial side of the house allowing me to go without a large amount of rock. Yes I've heard of all the leaking discussion and I've never experienced it personally.. If I have.. I haven't noticed. =)

 

[steveb]

Here is what I have so far. I think I like it. They are a little taller than originally planned.

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[PorpoiseHork]

Looks really good so far. One suggestion I would make is adding a mount to the far left structure. With such a narrow base it may get knocked over fairly easy. Also what did you use to secure them together? Also what types of corals and fish are you planning on keeping? You want plenty of places for your fish to hide, as well as spots to mount corals on. Also you need to consider coral growth and how frequently you will need to prune to keep them from causing issues with each other.

 

[steveb]

Ended up with this.


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