Floating or bottom rocks

[yanni]

Hey everyone!!

so I recently bought a tank! My first ever reef tank! I’ve got a question regarding aquascaping for my aquarium, and whether I should go with floating rockscape or a bottom rockscape.

I’m curious as to the pros and cons of each, and how each one will affect my tank?

Here’s the tank for reference: https://www.redseafish.com/aquarium-systems/max-aquarium-systems/max-nano/

I’ll be stocking my tank with two clowns, and eventually a nem and some SPS down the line.

anyone’s personal opinions, experiences, and knowledge is welcome! Just looking for some advice!

 

[Ron Reefman]

Don't know what you mean by 'floating rocks'?

 

[Mike from TN]

I think “floating” aquascapes are awesome! I’d love to see what you come up with if you go that route.

 

[yanni]

Don't know what you mean by 'floating rocks'?

Sorry, floating as in I fix a bracket to the back of the tank, and make the rock appear to “float” as it rests on the bracket.

 

[CMMorgan]

i have never seen floating rocks... sounds cool... it's like a ledge instead of a cave...

 

[yanni]

I think “floating” aquascapes are awesome! I’d love to see what you come up with if you go that route.

Will be doing a build thread soon! Can’t wait to get started!

 

[Garf]

Sorry, floating as in I fix a bracket to the back of the tank, and make the rock appear to “float” as it rests on the bracket.

I’m sure the floating type will look great but may limit the amount of rock you can use. I’ve got my massive lump sat on some plastic discs to allow flow underneath.

 

[Mike from TN]

Will be doing a build thread soon! Can’t wait to get started!

I will be following along.

 

[yanni]

I will be following along.

Thank you so much! Been a massive reef tank fan for ages, so excited to finally get it going!

 

[Mike from TN]

I’m sure you’ve already done it but if not, Google Images of “floating aqua scape”. You can get lots of ideas.