Please judge my new aquascape

[SOGavity]

I found my old aquascape boring and too low. I decided to take everything else and fix it. Now I need to know if it looks good so I don't have to tear it down in disappointment again. I do not have corals back in yet as I want some opinions. I don't have many SPS corals but I do have SOME so I did need the height. I also really wanted so open swimming space. Three small islands for torch corals, one for goniapora, and the other for GSP. First picture is how it used to be. Second is how it is now without the corals. Please ignore the cloudiness. It's from the sand.

 

[bubbgee]

I wouldn't say it's final as you add more corals and discover a coral you want that you can't place without adjustment. For now it seems good. Did you look for sample tanks that follow what you're looking for?

 

[SOGavity]

I wouldn't say it's final as you add more corals and discover a coral you want that you can't place without adjustment. For now it seems good. Did you look for sample tanks that follow what you're looking for?

yeah, I did. The issue with the internet is the rock work is covered by corals. I've had my corals for a very long time so know mostly where I want to place them. I haven't glued the rocks down either... just in case. All I know is the old "wall" I had was boring. I just want something fun while being functional.

 

[bubbgee]

yeah, I did. The issue with the internet is the rock work is covered by corals. I've had my corals for a very long time so know mostly where I want to place them. I haven't glued the rocks down either... just in case. All I know is the old "wall" I had was boring. I just want something fun while being functional.

As long as you didnt glue them down, you can modify as needed. You should be fine and you can mount and grow the frags on the rock as needed.

You do need a way to keep the rocks together as colonies grow since they can drop or roll off because of weight.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I like the aquascape!

 

[SOGavity]

I like the aquascape!

Thank you. Hoping it works out.

 

[edsbeaker]

I like it too! To me it looks visually pleasing to have the rock work over at one end and have that negative open space at the other end.

 

[backbayreef]

Looks great - creates elevation & depth!

My stags were touching the surface so I've reset it last week. I believe the rule of thumb is build rock structures no more than 50% vertically. This will allow room for acros to grow and open water for fish to swim. That said, there is really no "rule" in reefing - it's personal preferences! Do whatever you "feel" is natural. Don't ask your inhabitants as they don't speak your language anyway and will adapt... ;)

Can't wait to see corals getting filled back in.

 

[SOGavity]

Okay, I moved a couple rocks around and committed. Corals are still upset but here it is. I still might move some corals around eventually but I'll wait to see once they've all calmed down.