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Tried this but im not sure.... Its giving more surface area for corals bit feels like a pile of rocks(even if that's what it is)
Aquascape thoughts.......
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Try creating 2 distinct structures with space in between them. Have you thought about cementing some pieces together to get cool shapes. You could use fiberglass rods (orange driveway markers from lowes or home depot) to connect pieces together. That would give you option of creating some neat shapes not possible just by stacking rocks on top of one another.
Take a look at structure Flippers4pups made using cement and rods.
www.reef2reef.com
It has cave, hiding spots for fish, plenty of room for corals and looks natural
Take a look at structure Flippers4pups made using cement and rods.
Quikcrete hydraulic cement
Heey.. I have been out of the Reef industry/Coral Propogation for some time now (but WAS 'The Heavyweight'), so MY INFO may be a bit 'out-of-date'.. But.. When necc. my 1st choice was the 'maleable' Putty (that came in a stick).. Several of the options available today actually harden under water...
www.reef2reef.com
It has cave, hiding spots for fish, plenty of room for corals and looks natural
I like the structure, just curious about filtration since you still need that running. Is that the corner mechanism?
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3 pieces of the rock i have are quite large.... I may break them in order to create better structures and go with your advice.. Thankyou very much!Try creating 2 distinct structures with space in between them. Have you thought about cementing some pieces together to get cool shapes. You could use fiberglass rods (orange driveway markers from lowes or home depot) to connect pieces together. That would give you option of creating some neat shapes not possible just by stacking rocks on top of one another.
Take a look at structure Flippers4pups made using cement and rods.
Quikcrete hydraulic cement
Heey.. I have been out of the Reef industry/Coral Propogation for some time now (but WAS 'The Heavyweight'), so MY INFO may be a bit 'out-of-date'.. But.. When necc. my 1st choice was the 'maleable' Putty (that came in a stick).. Several of the options available today actually harden under water...
It has cave, hiding spots for fish, plenty of room for corals and looks natural
Maybe this can help, I finished this scape about 2 weeks ago, stuck the rocks together with pink Reef Patty, visible in the photo, however I think it is not a good way of doing it, I did eventual use a type of epoxy on the last few rocks, you get from your local hardware store, two tubes that you mix together.
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I would maybe sit down and sketch roughly what you want to achieve .
definitely take into account space around the rock work for algae scrapers and flow
when it comes to drawing don’t get too bogged down in details just general geometric shapes can really Help you focus on what style you like .
definitely take into account space around the rock work for algae scrapers and flow
when it comes to drawing don’t get too bogged down in details just general geometric shapes can really Help you focus on what style you like .
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I’ve tried all types of scapes and settled on something that’s natural to a reef with no arches and a few caves for fish to hide in.....
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What size tank do you have?Maybe this can help, I finished this scape about 2 weeks ago, stuck the rocks together with pink Reef Patty, visible in the photo, however I think it is not a good way of doing it, I did eventual use a type of epoxy on the last few rocks, you get from your local hardware store, two tubes that you mix together.
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I’ve tried all types of scapes and settled on something that’s natural to a reef with no arches and a few caves for fish to hide in.....
The most important thing is - do you like it?
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no I’m gonna change it again
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I like that,minimalistic and cool
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try the sketch .
or setup your tank dimensions on a table and play around with the rock there
I agree with this. Also will help with dead spots. Otherwise, I think it looks great.
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Yeah thanks for asking!!!
Ive got 2 long tentacle anemomes that are looking great... The little one was born from the larger....
There is a toadstool mishroom in there and a kenya tree also.
Ive added a small gsp frag today and some zoas.
Fish wise ive got 2 clowns just to keep my nutrients ticking over....
I've noticed my corals do alot better when my nitrate is at 20ppm rather than lower....
Any update on your tank?Yeah thanks for asking!!!
Ive got 2 long tentacle anemomes that are looking great... The little one was born from the larger....
There is a toadstool mishroom in there and a kenya tree also.
Ive added a small gsp frag today and some zoas.
Fish wise ive got 2 clowns just to keep my nutrients ticking over....
I've noticed my corals do alot better when my nitrate is at 20ppm rather than lower....
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I don't know what type of anemone that is, but if you said one was born from the other, and if its attached to a rock, it most definitely is not an LTA. LTAs don't split and they stay in the soft sand. Its probably best you let the nem find a place it wants to stay before placing any corals permanently, otherwise it could move and sting them.Yeah thanks for asking!!!
Ive got 2 long tentacle anemomes that are looking great... The little one was born from the larger....
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