suggestions please (pic)

[hops523]

I just set up the rock work in my 10 gallon tank.... Here is a picture of it. I only put in 4 pounds, I might add some more, but I am not going to put in any coral really, just inverts, and 2 fish. Should I add some more rock work? And any suggestions on how I can switch up the rockwork so it would look better? There are 6 pieces or rock.

 

[seannmelly]

IMO a good protein skimmer and enough live rock is the key to sucess. Optimally 1-2lbs/gallon is ideal for live rock. Even if you don't plan on corals a good amount of live rock is a good idea. If you had more pieces then 6 pieces of live rock, it would be easier to rearrange to it make it look awesome!

 

[hops523]

Alright thanks. Yeah tomorrow I am going back to the lfs to pick up some more rock. I will post another pick once I add it.

 

[demartini]

looks cool! i would make more caves when you buy more rocks...it will look awesome!

 

[seannmelly]

You can keep what you have, just add more to it! I can never hurt to add more cured live rock!

 

[qbnfreek]

Tank looks cool! Try looking into Tonga branch live rock, they tend to come in pretty cool shapes. Look forward to seeing more pictures! - Qbnfreek, Los Angeles

 

[hops523]

Alright I just kind of threw these in here, I still will be changing it up, and probably adding more rock,I just wanted to see how this would look

 

[catawaba]

Getting better! Use the flat peices as 'shelves' to create tunnels for fish. The more rock the better--regardless of your planned stocking. Keep it up!!! :cheer:

 

[jojo_b]

Hey Hops, I like your rockwork.
How are you managing stability for the two pieces balancing on top of the others? I'd love to add a few more pieces to my own rockwork, but I'm concerned that it won't be stable enough; I have burrowers in my 10g.

 

[maelv]

I am new at this, and am setting up a larger tank...but I THOUGHT I had read somewhere that rock could not be touching glass, is this true? Like i said, that is what I thought i had read somewhere so I don't know....just inquiring. Thanks...

 

[millerman]

is that sand or gravel