xmetal's 75 gallon upgrade (2/22/12)

It looked pretty good before to me Xmetalfan

it looks better now though I agree
plenty fo free swimming room now
Steve

 

Looks awesome man

 

The other one just didn't look right in person. If you know what I mean. The more I looked at it the more I didn't like it. I like this one a lot better than my previous two aquascapes. I just need to find a good way to display my zoas.

Thank you.

 

I like the zoa farm on the side. Seems natural to me the way it's kind of separate. I think it's neato the way it is. But that's just me.

 

Excellent work xmetal. I really apreciate all the hard work you've put forth on your tank. It looks amazing!
But, I am partial to your initial set up with the island at he right of the tank. I just might "emulate" it once I get my tank running and purchase the LR. Hopefully by this weekend. Thank you for all the updates.
Karma to you.

 

I think I may move the mushroom rock so that there is a gap between the two structures.

Thank you. I absolutely loved the way the rock was when I first upgraded to the 75. My problem was that I ran out of space for corals. I was kinda forced in to adding more rock. I have never been a fan of a solid rock wall. I know someone near me who has a rock wall in his 125 that goes up about 15" and drops straight down. I tried to limit the rock wall look with the gradual slopes and curves.

I really want a 120RR with the dimension 48"x24"x24". This would give me a lot of depth to work with and I will be able to keep a lot of sand open for trachy and welso brains. I would have to get one with corner overflows. The AGA offset overflows on the 75G RR and 90G RR are huge and make aquascaping a real PITA.

Good luck with the aquascaping. I have learned that you are never completely satisfied with it. Do you have a build thread?

 

I've been thinking about doing same with my "bubble rock" in the middle

 

Copy cat. I have to agree with you. The bubble does look somewhat out of place. Maybe move it to the bottom left, unless you have something already there. I think it will add a little depth to that side.

 

Ordered new bulbs since algae is starting to grow quickly on my glass and I can physically see a difference in one of the bulbs.

I ordered:
3 ATI Blue Plus
2 ATI Aquablue Special
1 KZ Fiji Purple

 

Super late photos of some frags from the frag swap I went to two weeks ago.

Bright pink and green chalice:


Gold Chalice w/ some other colors speckled throughout it:


Watermelon Chalice:


Pink w/ blue rim chalice:


There were more corals purchased, but I couldn't get any photos that allowed you to see what it was.