Show me you 8’ aquascape!

[OutColdCRNA]

On the verge of having my new 8’ 240 running last design step is aquascaping this monster. My head is swimming with ideas but can’t settle on a direction. I have 200+ pounds of rock to work with. Would love to see pictures of members tanks in this size range to get an idea. I thought I liked the NSA style but I’m leaning towards tons of rock and holes/ caves as I think it looks more natural. Let me see whatcha got!! Thanks!!

 

[danreef55]

Only 6' but could easily make it 8'

 

[OutColdCRNA]

Only 6' but could easily make it 8'

Love that!! Is it all one solid structure?

 

[OutColdCRNA]

I don’t think my current scape will hold up very long

 

[exnisstech]

84x30x25. Goal was to have plenty of rock for coral and hiding spot but leave a lot of open swim room for the tangs.
Begining

6 months later. Livestock came from a tear down

 

[OutColdCRNA]

I have always built my previous scapes on a table in my garage. Problem with the new tank is the glass cross braces. I’m thinking I’m going to have to assemble inside the tank to create a larger structure.

 

[danreef55]

There are 8 individual structures which are interlaced in my photo above. Each is on a Marco foundation rock will fit in my cross braced tank as well.

 

[PharmrJohn]

I don’t think my current scape will hold up very long

OK, that is just too cute!

 

[tbaum101]

I don’t think my current scape will hold up very long

That's the cutest thing I've ever seen on here.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

Bumping up to see if I can get some more ideas.

 

[feelingfishy]

83x30x25, I learned from my old tank that less is more in many cases. Mine and exnisstechs are very similar in shape and philosophy.

First pic was roughly a year back. Second pic was a few days ago.

Plan is to go mainly sps to increase the height of the overall structure.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

Threw this together to see what I thought about just piling rocks together. Probably have 100 pounds that I think would fit better if I broke them apart and stacked smaller pieces.
The middle structure is actually wide open. Was glued together the way I did my previous NSA scapes.

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

Threw this together to see what I thought about just piling rocks together. Probably have 100 pounds that I think would fit better if I broke them apart and stacked smaller pieces.
The middle structure is actually wide open. Was glued together the way I did my previous NSA scapes.

the 3 kids were better. Go with the original thought ;-)
Personally, I think you might want to give more thought to the outlet there. i.e. splashing water and such close proximity. maybe an outdoor cover at least?

 

[feelingfishy]

I’ve never dealt with Marco rocks so I can’t really give a good opinion on the best ways to stack them. Ofc the way you have them stacked now will give you a lot of real estate for sps growth.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

I’ve never dealt with Marco rocks so I can’t really give a good opinion on the best ways to stack them. Ofc the way you have them stacked now will give you a lot of real estate for sps growth.

Debated on going taller with each structure but I think that’s as high as I was to go.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

the 3 kids were better. Go with the original thought ;-)
Personally, I think you might want to give more thought to the outlet there. i.e. splashing water and such close proximity. maybe an outdoor cover at least?

Waiting on a canopy to be finished. That will keep the outlet protected. Still may put an outdoor cover on. The 3 kids would take way more maintenance than I’m willing to put into the tank haha.

 

[feelingfishy]

I know stag corals can completely change the look of any aquascape quickly. So even though it looks kinda bland now your skills with coral placement can completely change it.

 

[OutColdCRNA]

I know stag corals can completely change the look of any aquascape quickly. So even though it looks kinda bland now your skills with coral placement can completely change it.

I was just thinking this. No matter what the thing looks like when you start it’s going to become a completely different feel once I move 60 som odd corals to the new tank.

 

[Kmst80]

Only 6 foot but I like the whole edge of the reef theme....hence plenty of live rock, plenty mounting options and plenty hiding spaces for fish.

 

[Reefering1]

I don’t think my current scape will hold up very long

Sorry for going backwards here, but I just noticed and have a question...
Why do they look like they're holding their breath?? You didn't do this with water did you? Lol