First aquascape - need advice

[Fishy Guy]

I am working on my first scape for an IM 25 lagoon which has display dimensions of 23x16x12.

Main viewing angles will be from the front and left sides but tank will be viewable from all 3 sides.

I just wanted to get thoughts on current design or ways to improve.

Cardboard is slightly smaller than display footprint.

Is the scape too big? Too symmetrical?

Will coral placement be difficult? Planning on softies and LPS - basic, beginner friendly varieties to start.

There are a lot of swim through areas but do I need more true caves?

Some of the fish I'm considering:
Clowns
Tailspot Blenny
YWG/Pistol Shrimp
Pink Streaked Wrasse

Thanks!

 

[ryanjohn1]

I like it. Looks great for what you are planning

 

[blecki]

Take the little piece in the middle off.

 

[Fishy Guy]

Take the little piece in the middle off.

In the front?

 

[blecki]

No, the back, the top of that weird arch. Put it somewhere else. Add more rock to the right. Partially close that that big cave so that the fish can actually hide in it.

And FYI unless you glue these rocks together right where they are you will never get it to look the same in the tank.

 

[Fishy Guy]

No, the back, the top of that weird arch. Put it somewhere else. Add more rock to the right. Partially close that that big cave so that the fish can actually hide in it.

And FYI unless you glue these rocks together right where they are you will never get it to look the same in the tank.

I've reworked it a bit and started attaching some of the bigger structures.

With smaller arch:

Two islands:

Closed in the cave more:

 

[jmarina]

Looks good!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I've reworked it a bit and started attaching some of the bigger structures.

With smaller arch:

Two islands:

Closed in the cave more:

I like the aquascape!

 

[littlefoxx]

I like the two islands! Those are super cool.