Do I have enough rock?

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Hey all,

I’ve had this Red Sea Reefer 350 up and running since January 2022, put together this aquascape. Using about 80lb of dry rock, 60lb live sand - it currently has 7 inhabitants (excluding CUC) - pistol shrimp/goby pair, cleaner shrimp, pajama Cardinalfish, Foxface One Spot and a pair of clownfish. I really like the layout but I’m concerned I don’t have enough hiding spots?
Could someone take a look and give some helpful feedback please? Thanks so much!

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You could probably add some more rock in the middle. I have around 200lbs in my Red Sea 750XXL. It's a low profile rockscape, but there is a massive number of ledges, crevices and caves for hiding spots.
 

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What you have is fine but if you Are adding sps I would build a little bit higher about maybe 3-4 more inches . From this point on its personal taste . Looks good :smiling-face-with-sunglasses:
Thanks so much for the advice and compliment!
I’m happy with the scape and don’t intend on putting in more than 3-4 more fish, so I just wanted to make sure it all looks good!
 

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I don't see a good place for the foxface to sleep. Build something that it can comfortably fit in. The more I look at it, the more I would double the amount of rock. It's hard to get a good scape with lots of caves and holes with that marco boulder type rock. Maybe get some more and take a hammer to it so you have some shapes other than round. Your tank though.
 

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It’s all personal taste to be honest if it looks good to you keep it. If you add more rock definitely either brake up round rock or get some flats to add dimension to the scape. If keeping sps those lights my not give you the penetration you need. If you have the money unique corals has some amazing Australian rock you could add to seed it but it’s pricey
 
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