lots of sand, lots of rock....

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  1. billybaldwin3

    billybaldwin3 Skunk Shrimp

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    am I the only one who genuinely likes the look of having lots of rock and lots of sand on my tank?

    seriously, lately i've seen pics of tanks that look bare compared to mine.

    I guess that stems from my years of breeding African cichlids and my DT being overstocked. basically I had to have a cave for every one of my fish.

    i'll attach a pic to show what I mean. there's a couple white pieces which I just added.
    I have about 70lbs of rock and 80lbs of sand in a 55gal tank.

    sorry the pic is blurry, but, u get the drift.
     

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    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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    That really doesn't look excessive to me. I've seen pics of many that are nearly up to the surface. In fact, mine are nearly up to the surface. I do like the look of it being more like yours though. I think more rock and sand is better for bio filtration.
     
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    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I know what you mean. Lots of folks seem to be going with bare bottom or very little sand and minimal rockscape. While some can make it look good, like you, I still prefer a bit more for my own tank. Yours looks great, btw. :)
     
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    billybaldwin3 Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks! :) i still have a few things if like to do.
    I'll.take better pics soon.
     
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    Pete polyp Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Looks great. Lots of places to put corals for sure. And as stated, more biofiltration.
     
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    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I think your tank could still have some more rock and be beautiful! I still have all of my original live rock I started the hobby with and still like the look of a lot of rock.
     
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    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    I see a half full tank of rock. And barely a few inches...
     
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    Kadoogen Flamingo Tongue

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    I personally like lots of rock too, my next tank i am going to crap pobably 100 pounds in a 65G
     
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    billybaldwin3 Skunk Shrimp

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    You're looking @ a 55gal tank with 80lbs of sand and 70lbs of rock.
     
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    FeedYourMachine Feather Duster

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    Looks good but like said ,IMO its not excessive at all ,i'd say just right ..
    Heres my old 125 which i thought was packed,probably around 220 lbs of rock ..All that rock is now in my 280 which is just right
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