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[Scarbl]

I'm finally ready to put together a rockscape and add water today. I didn't realize the rockscape would be so difficult. I can't seem to put anything together that I'm happy with. Anyone have any tips to share?

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[Clownfish Chris]

Im still messin with mine and it has been up almost a year! Reefaholic posted a nice visual just recently. Let me see if I can find it.

 

[Scarbl]

Thanks. I keep getting piles of rock.

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[Clownfish Chris]

http://www.marsh-reef.org/marine-and-reef-general-discussion/51769-drilling-lr-aquascaping-2.html Its post No. 13.

I started with piles and over time opened them up. Think different heights and depth. Post some pictures!

 

[Scarbl]

Thanks bud. And I will.

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[CBBSteve]

Hi, lynn.

This might help.

good luck,
Steve

https://reefs.com/2011-3/aesthetics-of-aquascaping-part-i/

 

[Scarbl]

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[Scarbl]

Thanks Steve.

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[Scarbl]

I'm good for constructive criticism.

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[Scarbl]

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[Scarbl]

I my wife put this one together and I think it looks better in person than in the pictures.

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[Clownfish Chris]

How big is the tank? I think you have too much rock. Personally, I like the first picture the best with a small change:

Keep the scape open to allow for flow between and through the rocks.

 

[Scarbl]

It's the aqueon 90. 48X18.

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[Scarbl]

That would have. Looked good. We started moving some of the base rocks to the tank. We are now thinking a large structure on the right because there is more room there (due to the overflow being on the left side) and an island on the left.

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[Scarbl]

I agree there is to much rock.

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[Scarbl]

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[Scarbl]

Opinions?

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[sneezebeetle]

I love messing with my scape! Im always doing something new. I think my fish appreciate the change of scenery too, they don't get bored

I like the island! It is perfect for an island of anemones Someone on here has one but their name escapes me. I think your on the right track though, good job! Whats important is that you love it

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[notmyname]

Hi Lynn, looks good-- take a look at the rock work from the side. We tend to set it up in a straight line... making it zip zag a little or creating sort of a cove should help break it up a little. You will enjoy viewing your tank from the side, and breaking the rock work up visually will help.

Also I like to focus on having as little rock touch the sand as I can (and still be stable). This allows flow and light reflection beneath the rock. The light reflection keeps the tank from looking dark over time. Also look at the height of your rock work.... considering whether you will add coral one day and the types, think of how much height you want in your rockwork. Use pieces of rubble to stabilize also ... you can putty them in later. And only putty to stabilize.... too much makes the rockwork too permanent.

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[notmyname]

I like that last pic!

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