46 Gallon Bowfront Owners Unite!!!

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  1. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    So, I currently have a 46g bowfront reef and I will be moving in a few months to a new house. I'm keeping my current tank, but I'm not really pleased with my current aquascape.

    I've looked all over the place and can't find a nice looking 46g bowfront pic to use for inspiration, so I'm looking for 3reef to help! If you have a 46g bowfront that you are proud of post some pics here!

    I'll start with my current tank...

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  3. Dyonopses1

    Dyonopses1 Skunk Shrimp

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  4. Lungz

    Lungz Astrea Snail

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    wow @dyonopses1 i really like the look of yours
     
  5. Moby Duck

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    Astrick I think if you added a few more frags and let them grow out a bit you tank would look great, not saying it doesn't now I just think it would look more full with big frags
     
  6. Dyonopses1

    Dyonopses1 Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks Lungz. The back glass and overflow box needs some housekeeping but the LTA is doing wonderful out front there. I think its time to buy a clownfish to live in it.
     
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  7. cfcheong

    cfcheong Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    +1 some more big frags then you are golden 8)
     
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  9. Astrick117

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    But, but, but... They are so expensive! I have a ton of frags, but they are all pretty small. I've actually added quite a few since I took that picture.

    I still think I want to change my scape when I move. It just looks so plain to me.

    I'd still love to see a few more 46g bowfronts!
     
  10. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Well, I think I realized why I didn't like my aquascape- I didn't have anything in the foreground of my aquarium!

    I just got a nice sized gorgonian from a local reefer and I couldn't figure out where to put it that it wouldn't fall over. So, I took it and glued it to a large frag disk and just put it on the substrate in front and leaned it against the glass to keep it upright while the glue hardened. Well... Voila! It looked great! (by accident of course)

    I think I might get 1-2 more pieces to put near the front and that should make it even nicer
     
  11. Dyonopses1

    Dyonopses1 Skunk Shrimp

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  12. Astrick117

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    Don't worry, I will get them up. My lights were off before I got home last night, so I will get some tonight.