120G SPS Aquascape

[Rennan Serrano]

Hello Reefers,

My name is Rennan and i am from Brazil.

This is my first tank and it's been running for +/- 18 months. Since beginning i've done one major change on my aquascape and 4 minor adjustements on this new one.

Honestly maybe i should stop in one of these versions and just let it grow but i think i'm not the only one chasing the better resulsts.

Would like to know, from your experience and personal taste, wich one you preferred at first glance and wich one you guys think should have a better outcome in future with grow. And most important, your critiscism (please get heavy on that hehe).

In the last version i've did pinning on all my acros to be able to move them around and cut frags easier, so changing now is something simple.

First AquaScape

Second Aquascape V1

Second Aquascape V2

Second Aquascape V3

Second Aquascape V4

 

[SPR1968]

Beautiful Rennan, very nice indeed!

I can’t really add much more !lol

And welcome to R2R!

 

[paulsz]

I can't help much with tips for growth, but I really like the first layout!

Very nice tank

 

[Rennan Serrano]

Beautiful Rennan, very nice indeed!

I can’t really add much more !lol

And welcome to R2R!

Thank you Shaun!

 

[Waters]

I think each picture got progressively better, with the last picture layout being the best. I wouldn't touch a thing

 

[Rennan Serrano]

I think each picture got progressively better, with the last picture layout being the best. I wouldn't touch a thing

Thanks Waters.

I still think that the left rock is too much packed. Maybe get some corals out and leave the remain grow bigger to fill it out.

Another thing that i'm doing at the momment is progessively remove my sand bed.

SPS and Sandbed are quite hard to manage when crystal clear water is an objective.

 

[Waters]

Thanks Waters.

I still think that the left rock is too much packed. Maybe get some corals out and leave the remain grow bigger to fill it out.

Another thing that i'm doing at the momment is progessively remove my sand bed.

SPS and Sandbed are quite hard to manage when crystal clear water is an objective.

I actually like that the left side is more dense and packed in......if you thin that out you have the potential of both sides being the same size and shape which would look unnatural. I also have a shallow sandbed but I cannot remove it due to egg crate being used under the rock. I don't have any issues with it blowing around though, even with strong flow from two Wav pumps.

 

[JDtimk]

Nice Job overall! I really like the open space in V.1, but I know in my own 120 I can't leave open space because even though it looks beautiful, I can't resist filling it in for more coral real estate. So if you can keep true to that open space design that adds that great depth dimension to your layout, I say go for it.

 

[Rennan Serrano]

Nice Job overall! I really like the open space in V.1, but I know in my own 120 I can't leave open space because even though it looks beautiful, I can't resist filling it in for more coral real estate. So if you can keep true to that open space design that adds that great depth dimension to your layout, I say go for it.

Thanks JD

I still have the idea to take out the rock on the end to get that extra dimesion but i'm waiting my leather coral to grow bigger before .

Had an imperator that was nipping way to much on him (got him off today )

 

[Rennan Serrano]

I actually like that the left side is more dense and packed in......if you thin that out you have the potential of both sides being the same size and shape which would look unnatural. I also have a shallow sandbed but I cannot remove it due to egg crate being used under the rock. I don't have any issues with it blowing around though, even with strong flow from two Wav pumps.

Thats a really nice idea (place eggcrates under the rock). I'll might do it at the end of the process to remove sand and them just add enough sand (not to fin) to cover it out.

Thanks for the idea.

 

[Raul-7]

Second Aquascape V1.

Perfect balance of positive and negative space with no overlapping.

 

[davocean]

Second Aquascape V1.

Perfect balance of positive and negative space with no overlapping.

Same here, all look good but that one got a wow outa me!

 

[Rennan Serrano]

You guys are rigt

Gonna get rid of the rocks on the end to get a more clean look out of the two sides.

Soon i'll post V5

 

[VetReefer]

Hello Reefers,

My name is Rennan and i am from Brazil.

This is my first tank and it's been running for +/- 18 months. Since beginning i've done one major change on my aquascape and 4 minor adjustements on this new one.

Honestly maybe i should stop in one of these versions and just let it grow but i think i'm not the only one chasing the better resulsts.

Would like to know, from your experience and personal taste, wich one you preferred at first glance and wich one you guys think should have a better outcome in future with grow. And most important, your critiscism (please get heavy on that hehe).

In the last version i've did pinning on all my acros to be able to move them around and cut frags easier, so changing now is something simple.

First AquaScape

Second Aquascape V1

Second Aquascape V2

Second Aquascape V3

Second Aquascape V4

That's so Gorgeous

 

[VetReefer]

I really like the island look of yours. Give me a great idea on how I wanna do mine

 

[Rennan Serrano]

Hello Guys,

As stated, here is the V5. Now is just a matter of time (and more corals) to have a full grown & balanced aquascape.

 

[Zuma]

They are all great aquascapes but I think V5 is the best; nice and open.

Just out of curiosity what type of lights are you using?

 

[Rennan Serrano]

They are all great aquascapes but I think V5 is the best; nice and open.

Just out of curiosity what type of lights are you using?

6x T5 ATI BULBS (2x coral plus, 2x purple plus and 2x blue plus - 3 on each side) + 2 RADION xr30w G4 pro running AB+ SPS Program.

 

[Zuma]

6x T5 ATI BULBS (2x coral plus, 2x purple plus and 2x blue plus - 3 on each side) + 2 RADION xr30w G4 pro running AB+ SPS Program.

Great light combo.

 

[Rennan Serrano]

Hello Fellow Reefers.

Quick update on V5 layout after 11 Months growth and some adjustments.