1st attempt

[Nitrogen_Man81]

This is a rough idea for my new reef. Going in a 75g. Feels like I need a little more height, but I like it so far. About 40lbs here.

 

[P-Dub]

Good start! I'd say your about 1/2 way there. Remember the rule of thirds and depth. Looks pretty symmetrical now. Research some ideas here...

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[Waters]

I agree...off to a good start. You might need to add some additional rock. If you are sticking with the amount you have, I would remove rock from one of the two islands, and add it to the other. That way you don't have two, symmetrical small islands but rather one larger and one smaller.

 

[Steph1]

Agreed, symmetry is the enemy in Aquascaping
Also please consider a small island, if you are keeping to that amout of rock take a piece and make a small island perhaps for Zoa's or another type of coral you want to keep in check. So you will have 3 islands I nice number in landscaping as well as Aquascaping perhaps the small island in the foreground. I would head for one island with.... (the tallest one) for instance a coral on top, the center of mass of the coral could be one third along and two thirds the hight if the tank. You need to think of the visual mass of the corals and perhaps have some sort of sketch plan now for your future corals.
Just did a very rough sketch of the principal and principals can be ignored of course

 

[Nitrogen_Man81]

I agree...off to a good start. You might need to add some additional rock. If you are sticking with the amount you have, I would remove rock from one of the two islands, and add it to the other. That way you don't have two, symmetrical small islands but rather one larger and one smaller.

I'm considering busting it up and doing NSA. Haven't decided.

 

[Creggers]

You'll probably need more than 40lbs of rock for a 75 gal (unless you plan on having a lot in the sump).

 

[Nitrogen_Man81]

You'll probably need more than 40lbs of rock for a 75 gal (unless you plan on having a lot in the sump).

I do have a refugium in my sump that I plan on utilizing to the best I can.

 

[Creggers]

I do have a refugium in my sump that I plan on utilizing to the best I can.

I have about 80lbs in my 75 gallon and I'm going to quickly run out of space for new coral!