Aquascape feedback

[kylemc447]

Looking for some feedback. Initially wanted to keep it more simple but with a heavier bioload planned I want to have enough hiding places, rock work for swimming through, to keep things peaceful for all. Still have 7-10 days before lights arrive so I may adjust but with the initial layout what do you all think!?!

Comments, concerns, constructive criticisms, are all welcomed and highly encouraged!

 

[kylemc447]

Some additional photos

 

[Freenow54]

The hiding spots for fish are a very good idea to me , but consider where you are going to place Coral. I would bridge the rocks more so that you can have coral closer together , but I see others who like them " displayed " Not my thing . In my memory of Diving the reefs I was on were more like cauliflowers or Broccoli. If you want Coral make sure you have lots of available flat spots for them and not shadowed from the light. I made that mistake in my own , and since I epoxied them together and already had fish it was pretty impossible to change. So take your time and as you are doing get advice look at members builds like I did. My new build is fashioned off 2 separate videos I found , and hope it turns out this time. I also am going to use an idea I saw years ago from a member in Australia who pinned his together. I am going to give this a try using acrylic pins. Have fun

 

[kylemc447]

The hiding spots for fish are a very good idea to me , but consider where you are going to place Coral. I would bridge the rocks more so that you can have coral closer together , but I see others who like them " displayed " Not my thing . In my memory of Diving the reefs I was on were more like cauliflowers or Broccoli. If you want Coral make sure you have lots of available flat spots for them and not shadowed from the light. I made that mistake in my own , and since I epoxied them together and already had fish it was pretty impossible to change. So take your time and as you are doing get advice look at members builds like I did. My new build is fashioned off 2 separate videos I found , and hope it turns out this time. I also am going to use an idea I saw years ago from a member in Australia who pinned his together. I am going to give this a try using acrylic pins. Have fun

Many thanks for the feedback! And completely agree - coral placement is huge and in side sight I thought more about fish moment than I did with flat surface area. I do have some but you are correct and that is a bit of my worry considering coral placement on “flat” areas