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  1. HightechRedneck

    HightechRedneck Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    And by underwear I mean aquascape. ;) So how often do y'all find yourselves changing up the scenery? I find myself moving a little bit around and then rescaping 3/4 the aquarium. My 125 has been up about a year now and I must have rescaped 6 times. I must be getting better though, I like every one more than the last!
     
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  3. Greg@LionfishLair

    Greg@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    Once I find something I like, and that works, I try not to touch anything to be honest. I spend a lot of time "getting it right" the first time around. If the LR doesn't "talk" to me, I usually stop and try again later.

    Sometimes, I do the scaping and let it "grow" on me while the tank is cycling...however, that generally means it needs some tweaking, or a complete re-do.
     
  4. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    My actual liverock is basically set in place and glued together. I rescape and move certain corals that I am able to constantly though to try and find the right look
     
  5. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    I usually change my aquascape once a year. recently I change my aquascape to have more caves so my tank would be good for an eel.
     
  6. HightechRedneck

    HightechRedneck Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    So it sounds like I'm not the only one. This is the first time I have had an aquarium this large and so many possibilities for rock placement. Also my first time really scaping. I really like my latest though. Now I just hope I can leave it alone!
     
  7. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    I try not to mess with the scape, I added about 30lbs of nuked rock to my system about a couple months ago and it has been the same since. I dont plan on touching it anymore as it is where I like it. most of my corals are attached to the rocks and if I move them then there may be issues keeping them happy in a different location. I do my best to leave it alone and keep my hands out unless there is an absolute need for me to be in there.