Need feedback 30 Gallon Display Shallow (12" high)

[SomeHappyFish]

Need some feedback this is a bit harder then I thought, I don't seems to like anything I make haha

 

[Rick's Reviews]

I guess, sand bed a little deep for size, light will only focus on Central/ 3inch spread? Rockwork/ aquascape to deep in sand bed and will create dead spots,
It's a very shallow tank with too many rocks/ sand
Just my opinion

 

[SomeHappyFish]

I guess, sand bed a little deep for size, light will only focus on Central/ 3inch spread? Rockwork/ aquascape to deep in sand bed and will create dead spots,
It's a very shallow tank with too many rocks/ sand
Just my opinion

3" spread?

 

[LouisianaReef]

I personally like the look of the scape, but the sand is too deep IMO.

 

[SomeHappyFish]

I personally like the look of the scape, but the sand is too deep IMO.

What about this one ? Sand has been removed and more of a slope with more caves?

 

[LouisianaReef]

What about this one ? Sand has been removed and more of a slope with more caves?

I generally go for 1-2" for the sand bed. The number of caves and hiding holes depending on what you are planning on keeping in the tank, and simply your preference in the look of it.

 

[SomeHappyFish]

I generally go for 1-2" for the sand bed. The number of caves and hiding holes depending on what you are planning on keeping in the tank, and simply your preference in the look of it.

The sand is about 1". Planning for a goby/shrimp

 

[LouisianaReef]

I think it will work well for shrimp/goby. One think to keep in mind is that depending on the species of gobies they can move a lot of sand around to make it the way they want.

 

[SomeHappyFish]

I think it will work well for shrimp/goby. One think to keep in mind is that depending on the species of gobies they can move a lot of sand around to make it the way they want.

I really want a Yasha goby. Good or bad choice haha

 

[LouisianaReef]

I really want a Yasha goby. Good or bad choice haha

nothing wrong with that. They are prone to jump out the tank so make sure that you have good lid and the overflow covered. That might ruin the looks of your rimless setup tho.

 

[fishyjoes]

I find that fish usually like caves and nooks and crannies that are way smaller than you might expect. Unless you plan on having larger fish you might do well with "closer" rocks.

If you plan on having corals you might want a design that has a few separate "islands" to keep things separate (so your gsp or whatever doesn't climb over every rock in the tank)

 

[SomeHappyFish]

nothing wrong with that. They are prone to jump out the tank so make sure that you have good lid and the overflow covered. That might ruin the looks of your rimless setup tho.

Cool good thing I ordered a red sea kit for a lid

 

[LouisianaReef]

Cool good thing I ordered a red sea kit for a lid

Good to hear

 

[SomeHappyFish]

I find that fish usually like caves and nooks and crannies that are way smaller than you might expect. Unless you plan on having larger fish you might do well with "closer" rocks.

If you plan on having corals you might want a design that has a few separate "islands" to keep things separate (so your gsp or whatever doesn't climb over every rock in the tank)

I will look into island ideas !