Aquascape HELP
- Thread starter SchnitzelReef
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I tried to incorporate as many of these architectural elements into my rockwork as possible, like features of a fine house. I drew my rockwork out on paper, from front, sides and top views before I started. Then I hand-pick rock, even cut rocks until I acheive my vision.
you can expose more of the sandbed by propping up larger rocks on upside down triangular rocks, or having 2 inverted L-shaped rocks come together to form a box. the increased flow over the sand does wonders and looks great.
you have to really exaggerate any feature as it will shrink over time when coral grow in.
have fun!
I tried to incorporate as many of these architectural elements into my rockwork as possible, like features of a fine house. I drew my rockwork out on paper, from front, sides and top views before I started. Then I hand-pick rock, even cut rocks until I acheive my vision.
you can expose more of the sandbed by propping up larger rocks on upside down triangular rocks, or having 2 inverted L-shaped rocks come together to form a box. the increased flow over the sand does wonders and looks great.
you have to really exaggerate any feature as it will shrink over time when coral grow in.
have fun!
Here's the bare aquascape when I was setting up the 135g.
I like taking my time when aquascaping, as I find it to be the most artistically rewarding aspect of reefing. It reminds me of raking sand in a rock garden. This is why I don't use artificial supports or putty when scaping: au naturel. All overhangs, arches, and boomies are 100% natually cantilevered.
I like taking my time when aquascaping, as I find it to be the most artistically rewarding aspect of reefing. It reminds me of raking sand in a rock garden. This is why I don't use artificial supports or putty when scaping: au naturel. All overhangs, arches, and boomies are 100% natually cantilevered.
wetdreads that is am awesome scape...i just got done doing mine, ill post some pics in a little bit but it didnt turn out like i wanted, but im not gunna go and buy new rocks to get the perfect aquascape...however i took out like half or 1/4 of the rocks, so it really opened up my tank and made it look bigger...my tangs are loving it swimming thru all the new caves...thanks guys for all ur help and pics!
