Looking for unique Ideas for Aquascaping for the 220

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  1. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    I did post a Pvc build but am looking for any ideas for aquascaping. I will build an arch again but I would like the aquascaping rather then all spread out have large caves with almost pillar like designs in the middle. Anyone that has some unique pics can you post a few? Thanks
     
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  3. liegeofinveracity

    liegeofinveracity Coral Banded Shrimp

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    no pics, but if i had a large tank like that i would build "pillars" in a few spots and have lots and lots of open space for swimming, im getting tired of the "rockwall" look
     
  4. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    That is what I am going for more open space with the same rock. I want it to look like pillars with a small arch somewhere. I have ordered nylon rod in the color black as well as some black nylon threaded rod with nuts. I bought some pvc from the home cheapo and then went to my local masonary store who also happens to be my neighbor and got a 1/4 in a 3/8 and a 1/2 in for the all the above. I guess being a mason and all I feel with some paitience time hopefully something comes out of it. I also got some corrilene colored putty for the joints. So lets get creative. I gave up on pictures as I think I will be started before any pics. The stuff will not be until end of week. I am most worried about starting a new cycle.
     
  5. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    Here are some of my 150. I will apologize in advance for the photography skills. I did not want the "rock wall" either. This was just built using the rocks. No rods or pvc. Very stable and solid.

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    And this is my favorite view (except when the glass is cleaner):

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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Great pics and great looking tank.




    luna
     
  7. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    thx luna. still a work in progress.
     
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  9. Giannis86

    Giannis86 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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