Seeking advice on reaquascaping existing tank

[Erventa]

Currently have a 55 gallon FOWLR but I’m not happy with the current aquascape. I ordered around 15 lbs of shelf rock from BRS that is coming in soon. Any suggestions on how to make this scape look less horrendous?

 

[Katrina71]

Stack those rocks into 2 piles with a path slightly offset from the center. You'll see what you want.

 

[Katrina71]

Btw, I see tons of potential!

 

[Cell]

Probably gonna need some epoxy/mortar and driveway sticks or rods of some sort to support your structure. There's just not a lot of width to get a good base going in a 55 if you want some height.

 

[Auquanut]

Horrendous is in the eye of the beholder. I really think it might be a little plain, but doesn't look too bad. If you have shelf rock on the way, I personally would provide one or two swim through areas and try to give an uneven look to the shelf rock. Higher on one side than the other.

 

[Tiger Brown]

No, no, you’re spot on, that is hideous
J/k! As others have said, just start stacking them and see what looks pleasing to you. After all, you are the only one it matters to (unless you’re married!).

 

[GrantM91]

As there is no coral i see this as like a blank canvas, as in it will not be too hard to play with. I never had height in my previous two tanks then with my red sea nano i got excited with the milli-put and now my birds nest is in the open air when i switch the return pump off and I couldn’t be happier. Get some height and i guarantee you will love it.