Need help with your aquascape?

canadianeh · Apr 8, 2020

ScottB said:
I used cyanoacrylate gel and accelerator to fix them in place first, then secured with marco cement and small rubble.

Then glued some rubble on the rods where I thought they made be visible.

Fancy name. Is that just gorilla super glue? Lol
Ok. So I broke a rock and got some rubbles and trying to follow your idea.

What do you think? Too crowded?

gabrieltackitt · Apr 9, 2020

Here are the rocks I have, and my first attempt at an aquascape..

ScottB · Apr 9, 2020

canadianeh said:
Fancy name. Is that just gorilla super glue? Lol
Ok. So I broke a rock and got some rubbles and trying to follow your idea.

What do you think? Too crowded?

It is the technical name for crazy glue gel. When used with accelerator spray it is so easy to work with. Bonds in seconds. You should still use some cement for load bearing connections.

I've been trying to track down images depicting what I so poorly described; this is close. On the right side, see how the rock slopes down toward the front of the glass? Far left side does the same. If you google image search "bonsai aquascape reef" you can find some other examples. To me, it is just more natural to the eye, than the pile of boulders I stacked from back to front in my first few builds. Leaves a lot more space for fish & coral.

Elbowdeep · Apr 10, 2020

Never really sure I make theses right....I ended up moving them 1000 times does this look alright?
Also trying to figure out where to place my mp40s. Side by side or opposite sides on the back wall. Return is a DC pump 12000 to return lines split into four lock line in the tank. Thanks in advance.
Jeff.

ScottB · Apr 10, 2020

Liking what you did there. Placement of the 40s work also.

Question: is there room for flow behind the rock stack?

Elbowdeep · Apr 10, 2020

Yes they are not on the wall close but not stacked up.

Elbowdeep · Apr 10, 2020

Just seems like the corals get blasted with the vortecs

canadianeh · Apr 10, 2020

Elbowdeep said:
Just seems like the corals get blasted with the vortecs

I have Reefer 250 and plan to place two MP40s on the back wall. I prefer the clean look with nothing on the sides.

Elbowdeep · Apr 10, 2020

My returns are on the back wall...

LusoBrazilianreef · Apr 11, 2020

hi Guys, just kind of new here re-starting in the hobby and I would like to get some tips from you guys!!

1- Im in Europe and plumbing here is quit dificult to find comparing to America, I know whatever you guys want you just go to hardware store and buy all at once, unfortunately here is not like that I even have to order some simple stuff like ball valves and connections from china...

2-pricing is ridiculous here,$$$$$. I know is not a cheap hobby but some stuff is just way too much. thank God I was Flight attendant and all my equipment was bought in the states..

now I would like to ask you guys regarding aquascape glue..
the question is:

knowing that I will bleach my rock, can I use any type of glue?
and what glues to avoid, based on we all know the best is obviously use some branded glue for aquariums, I wonder what we can do with our daily stuff?
thank you all in advance
happy reefing

Elbowdeep · Apr 11, 2020

Glue recommendations and how to apply?

What glue would you recommend to attach corals to rock? Also, would i have to take rock out of the water or can I just glue them on in the tank? Never done this before :)

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reefsean03 · Apr 12, 2020

It’s my first time trying to scape a long tank so wondering what you all think of my first attempt?

Elbowdeep · Apr 12, 2020

Looks great

WvAquatics · Apr 13, 2020

I'll post here. Day one of aquascape? Thoughts improvement?

Top down veiw

alimac122 · Apr 16, 2020

Ardeus said:
If you need an outside perspective to help with improving your aquascape, just post here a few shots of your tank, and will try my best shot at providing specific advise according to your goals for the tank.

Sometimes I can just answer here, show the alterations using photoshop or make a video.

Just post here front shots with your cellphone/camera positioned at 3 different heights (sand level, centre and water level) and also a couple of angled photos, so that I can have a better understanding of your tank's layout.

This is a subject that is surprisingly not researched by most reefers and I have given some thought and some time ago I did a similar exercise in another forum.

It's also a great way for everyone to learn from each other and see a few freshwater techniques that we can apply and also many others that are specific for reef tanks.

In the meantime, if you want some inspiration here are a few videos I made with suggestions for different tank shapes.

what about a bow front???

short term goal-
— lots of coralline growth on rocks
— get stable parameters w/ minimal water changes with approximately 8 (or less) fish

long term goal-
— corals

— >all varieties