40gal - First aquascape attempt

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  1. cragos1984

    cragos1984 Astrea Snail

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    Had a first go at aquascaping my tank a few days ago, what do you think? any tips or advice glady appreciated
     

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  2. eelgirl

    eelgirl Feather Duster

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    Imo you should add more rock and make it look a little more natural. Good first attempt though! I like the arches
     
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  3. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    I think it looks good!! I'm a fan of minimal rock work though. More room for corals!
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Looks good, more rock won't hurt as long as you make sure it adds coral mounting spots and hiding spots for your fish.
     
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  5. Moby Duck

    Moby Duck Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I like it the way it is, plenty of room for fish
     
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  6. Anemone King

    Anemone King Astrea Snail

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    Looks good lots of swimming room for fish. If I was going to add to it I would add a cave look :) But your going with coral I would go with shelves look/build :)
     
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  7. mrsavage84

    mrsavage84 Feather Duster

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    like the look you got going. imo keep what you have on the left and stack a bit more of it on the right. either way it looks great. is the tank in the middle of the room? j/w if you are going to keep the back glass so you can see through it?
     
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  8. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    I love the open look, it looks empty now, but with fish and grown in coral it will completely fill out. Nice work!
     
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  9. Matt Rogers

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    Agreed. I love it. Great depth.
     
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  10. cragos1984

    cragos1984 Astrea Snail

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    Thanks for the feedback guys think im going to leave as it is for now, its ok to add rock at a later date isnt it if only a bit at a time?

    The tank is in the corner of my room and think im going to put a black background in
     
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