Aquascape With pictures suggestions?

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by AaaRr, Dec 20, 2010.

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  1. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    So I have been away from reefing for a couple of months since I got my new tank it has sat empty with salt water and LS. I finally got the rock, BRS pukani rock. I ordered 100lbs and have way to much. I will do a review of it later. Right now the aqua scape so for you guys who do not know I will the tank being dual viewed from the front and back. So I have to make the rock pleasing on both sides this is what I have came up with comments and suggestions please. First picture was me thinking about suspending one of the rocks in mid "air" but I think it would spin and possible harm a fish if they swam into the string. I know tank is dirty like I said have neglected it.

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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    The only thing I don't like is that one rock in the middle sticking up.
     
  4. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

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    I personally like the rock in the middle, it looks unnatural now but once its covered in corailine algae and has some coral it will look nice. Overall I like it alot, what will you use to glue it?
     
  5. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    That is understandable but I personal think that is my favorite rock. That was going to be the rock that i suspended in mid "air". Everything is pretty stable unglued just stacked I will super glue and zip tie everything after I have it how I want it. That middle rock I am not sure about how yet glue lots lol? Any other comments or suggestions?
     
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    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    Quick question this has a lot of dead stuff on it ie needs to be clean what would happen if I did the cycle with out cleaning it?
     
  7. sostoudt

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    well if you don't have a cycled tank, it would add to the cycle so you wouldn't need to use any other ammonia source.
     
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  9. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    That is what I thought and hoped cause I really did not want to clean it off. What does everyone else think of the aquascape plan?
     
  10. 2in10

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    I like the scape. You could get some plumber's putty to hold on top of ties and superglue.
     
  11. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    Ah a little late 2in10 I just got home and bought 8 things of superglue. I will keep that in mind though. I have a ton of extra rock too.
     
  12. AaaRr

    AaaRr Spaghetti Worm

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    I finish and put the rocks in my tank pictures tonight. You can already smell the cycle starting! Its in my room I do not know how I will live with the smell.