Aquascaping 4ft FOWLR tank inspo?

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When you have a FOWLR tank I feel like the aesthetics of the aquascape are really important because corals wont be able to cover and add the extra ~spice~ to the structures

I am looking for inspo for a new 4ft tank. I don't want something that looks crowded and may eventually add some softies but overall want something balanced that would be able to accommodate an engineered goby.

Thanks in advance!!
 

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mine will not be 4ft but 70x30. but yes I hear you I broke the bank on some nice dry rock.
have yet to do the aquascape tho. hopefully it worth the $$$ I spent on the rocks. got branch, arches and base. 4 boes of the cornerstone/tide line stuff.
 

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I don't have any pictures, but with a FOWLR, I like minimalistic island aquascapes on a bare bottom. The purpose should be to draw attention to the beautiful fish, and rock walls/arches/NSA tend to draw away from that. I've also found that when kept over a lighter substrate (sand/white starboard), fish colors can sort of wash out. As such, black starboard or even just plain glass will help to draw out those colors. Hope this helps!
 

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When you have a FOWLR tank I feel like the aesthetics of the aquascape are really important because corals wont be able to cover and add the extra ~spice~ to the structures

I am looking for inspo for a new 4ft tank. I don't want something that looks crowded and may eventually add some softies but overall want something balanced that would be able to accommodate an engineered goby.

Thanks in advance!!
When i first fired up current tank- this was what I did until I bought out a large tank of coral:

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I like your aquascape. I am in the process of starting a 75 gallon FOWLR that is going to be barebottom.
Thank you I appreciate it!
If you need anything let me know.
Nothing of mine is glued to anything so it does fall over from time to time.
 

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I keep reading, "Don't put multiple tangs in a single tank" -- what's that? 9? This hobby get's very confusing.
Its a matter of planning, knowledge and providing good. . . hiding-water quality- diet.
 

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