UNS R 60 Aquaticscape complete

[gregrock68]

Being a stone contractor as my profession, I figured I would give a good shot at my aqua scape by creating depth, balance and proportion. The tank is not complete as I am awaiting new plumbing lines from UNS. Once I receive those the water level will rise another 4" from the current water level.

I'm not generally a fan of the Florida or manufactured dry Rock but sometimes you have to bite the bullet. Thoughts??

 

[Peace River]

This looks like a very fish friendly scape with a lot of arches, caves, and crevices. Because of the height of the aquascape, it provides a little less space for corals to grow out.

 

[shakacuz]

i love the scape! can't wait to see some fish and corals in there

 

[gregrock68]

This looks like a very fish friendly scape with a lot of arches, caves, and crevices. Because of the height of the aquascape, it provides a little less space for corals to grow out.

Unfortunately I can't run the sump right now, therefore the water is 4" low until there's resolution on a few items to hook up. Anyway, it's going to be a torch, zoa, blasto, mushroom and acan tank. No SPS in this one. Definitely pom pom crabs, yellow banded possum wrasse, and a few others

 

[gregrock68]

Unfortunately I can't run the sump right now, therefore the water is 4" low until there's resolution on a few items to hook up. Anyway, it's going to be a torch, zoa, blasto, mushroom and acan tank. No SPS in this one. Definitely pom pom crabs, yellow banded possum wrasse, and a few others

Updated pictures of the rock work with the sump running. Water level adjusted to correct height.

 

[Imrahilwjz]

Looks good! I'd like to see how it progresses. Following

 

[Crimsonphoenix]

Being a stone contractor as my profession, I figured I would give a good shot at my aqua scape by creating depth, balance and proportion. The tank is not complete as I am awaiting new plumbing lines from UNS. Once I receive those the water level will rise another 4" from the current water level.

I'm not generally a fan of the Florida or manufactured dry Rock but sometimes you have to bite the bullet. Thoughts??

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Make sure your rock is at least 3 inches from the glass so you can clean and get flow around it.

 

[gregrock68]

Make sure your rock is at least 3 inches from the glass so you can clean and get flow around it.

Now that the tank and sump is in full pump operation I have around 4.5" not doing any acros in this set up so should be good up top. Worst case, I pop off the utmost layer of rock

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Updated pictures of the rock work with the sump running. Water level adjusted to correct height.

Very unique looking aquascape, I like it!

 

[gregrock68]

Very unique looking aquascape, I like it!

Thx! Was trying for something unique that would create a sense of depth. Can't wait for zoas growing and encrusting, torches flowing, mushrooms, blastos and acans flourishing at the lower levels

 

[jp_75]

Amazing! Perfect scape for fish and lps

 

[gregrock68]

Now that the tank and sump is in full pump operation I have around 4.5" not doing any acros in this set up so should be good up top. Worst case, I pop off the utmost layer of rock

Yep, 3" for growth and cleaning. Thx

 

[gregrock68]

Looks good! I'd like to see how it progresses. Following

thanks, stay tuned!

 

[gregrock68]

Here's an update on the build. Everything is thriving! Thanks to Parker and Brandon @UNS_Edward @UNS_Brandon @UNS_Parker - UNS R60 is a great base for this build and helps make it successful!