Need Aquascaping Suggestions

[bang guy]

Hiya,
I just rescaped my Bowfront. It looks like it's missing something to me. I'd like to get it right before the corals start to grow out. I need to put my Snails & stuff back in soon also.
Please post comments & suggestions.
Thank you!
Bang

 

[scoobydoo]

I like your setup. Its different than the normal wall that most people use, including me. IMO it will fill in nicely once you add your corals.

 

[djnsocal]

Hey Bang, it looks alright... but I FEEL what you mean. Did you consider making a higher point with rocks in the tank to help with the asthetics... or a larger gap between two of the rock formations? I know it'll take out some of the space you could use for corals, but it might give it a nice look. I'm no expert, just a suggestion.
DJ

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by DJnSoCal
I'm no expert, just a suggestion.
DJ
All suggestions are appreciated! :jumping:

 

[bang guy]

Left side:

 

[bang guy]

Center:

 

[bang guy]

Right Side:

 

[fishman830]

it looks really good maybe make a higher point in the tank? and i agree w/ a larger space in between the rock formations, that's what i'm planning to do w/ my 180

 

[bp]

Beautiful tank!

You could maybe make two "moutians" with a canyon going through the center. That might be neat.

 

[bang guy]

What if I added a large rock just right of center to make it less symetrical and give some height? Would that satisfy the need for a higher point?
The valley on the right is larger than it would appear. Once I get the snails back they'll clean up the area I circled and I think that will make it look a lot wider and longer. Should I remove the corals on the sand in front of it to make it look even wider?
Thank you everyone, this is really cool

 

[bang guy]

I cleared out the valley on the right. Is that any better?

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by richfish
maybe if you move center piece of rock up more you could have a spot where the fish can go behind and stuff
There's a few inches back there for them to cruise through. Is that what you mean? There's a large cave under the center also. The center rock stack is basically hollow.

 

[nicky1.8t]

looks good bang, I like the purple monti, how bout a frag?

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by daman
What type of look are you going for? brick wall effect?
LOL, just the opposite. What I had before was more from the fringe reef look. Now I'm going more for the mid-reef.

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by daman
I would order 100 lbs of live rock. I like alot of lr in tanks. But not that it matter b./c you will just delete my post anyways.
I have over 400 pounds of rock left over.
Why would I delete your post?

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by nicky1.8t
looks good bang, I like the purple monti, how bout a frag?
Do you mean this little guy? I just moved it up from the lagoon so I need to let it acclimate for a while. Perhaps we can set up a trade for the spring?

 

[shawnts106]

WOW AWSOME MONTI.... and BTW I like the valley it gives it a more natural ocean look!!!... keep it... and yes add some more LR at the tops ... more than just one peice that way you can get a natural rock formation going.. other than that LOVE THE TANK... looks great!

 

[bang guy]

Here's a pic of where the lights are. They're 250 watt HQI. 14,000K in the center and 10,000K on the ends. I think I should go to 14,000K on the ends too but not until I'm ready to swap bulbs.

 

[big911dog]

I'm a big tunnel guy, so i would make a tunnel out of the right canyon. In doing so, it would raise a high point to the right. Just my .02...

 

[scotts]

Originally posted by Bang Guy
Should I remove the corals on the sand in front of it to make it look even wider?

That is what I was thinking. Take out some of the rock on the bottom in the center of the tank. Especially with a bow front this might eccentuate(sp) the look of the bow front.
Scott