Need help with your aquascape?

[MontiMike]

Feedback on the new scape? Restarting after taking a couple years away from the hobby! I’m trying to resist the ‘more is more’ urge ands it’s not easy!

 

[slingfox]

Work in progress. Any opinions welcome!

From a pure aesthetics perspective, the setup looks phenomenal. The primary downside is you did not use much rock so there is very limited caves and hiding spots for fish. This will limit how many and what type of fish you can add since low amount of hiding spots correlates directly with higher levels of aggression amongst fish. Adding more rock will also provide more space to mount coral. More coral load will also help reduce fish aggression in the long run since coral colonies provide more habitat for fish and livestock.

 

[code4]

Work in progress. Any opinions welcome!

@slingfox said what I was thinking perfectly

 

[code4]

Feedback on the new scape? Restarting after taking a couple years away from the hobby! I’m trying to resist the ‘more is more’ urge ands it’s not easy!

What fish do you have in the tank with your firefish?

 

[MontiMike]

What fish do you have in the tank with your firefish?

Red stripe cardinals and a leopard wrasse. The red stripes shoal together and stay out in the open water. Relatively inexpensive fish too. I think I got them for $11 each at my LFS.

 

[angsess]

From a pure aesthetics perspective, the setup looks phenomenal. The primary downside is you did not use much rock so there is very limited caves and hiding spots for fish. This will limit how many and what type of fish you can add since low amount of hiding spots correlates directly with higher levels of aggression amongst fish. Adding more rock will also provide more space to mount coral. More coral load will also help reduce fish aggression in the long run since coral colonies provide more habitat for fish and livestock.

Thanks for the feedback. Any suggestions for adding hiding spots? I have PLENTY of rock I can add. I already added a couple of pieces to make more caves.

 

[James CNM]

Aquascape low, The coral will do the scape for you. In a 24" deep aquarium Rockwork 12" max with lower structures from the substrate. I guarantee it will look awesome. Rubbish to begin..give it 12 months you will love it