Almost done with my scape for the IM 30L. I bought 20 lbs. of live rock from KP Aquatics, which ended up being 6 pieces. Combined 3 pieces to form the large rock to the right and broke up 1 piece into the smaller pieces on the far left. Will ultimately end up removing some of the smaller pieces once I add sand. Let me know what you think!
+1 on the ramp up scape. I really like how it adds variety to a tank. My 125 will also have a ramp-up design with an open sandbed on one end.
I chose the starter rock with no water. Still had a decent amount of life (crabs, pistol shrimps, urchin, worms) survive.
Thank you! I do like the slope as well for this one given how long the tank is. I try to mix it up for each tank depending on the size/dimensions/etc.
Nice!
Great work! Keep us notified on what other hitchhikers eventually emerge.Almost done with my scape for the IM 30L. I bought 20 lbs. of live rock from KP Aquatics, which ended up being 6 pieces. Combined 3 pieces to form the large rock to the right and broke up 1 piece into the smaller pieces on the far left. Will ultimately end up removing some of the smaller pieces once I add sand. Let me know what you think!
Thank you! I do have some Caribsea special grade coming, but I will definitely look into that Gulf Live Sand. I'm not familiar with that.
Awesome! Your tanks are always super clear.Throwback Thursday! Here's one of my mixed reef tanks from 2010. It's a custom acrylic 35 gallon with a DIY glass sump under it. I was running T5s over this one.
Beautiful specimens and amazing photography! Every image you take is a masterpiece!I recently traded macroalgae with another macroalgae enthusiast and received this beautiful macroalgae sampler pack (with 7 species that I do not currently own) and bonus air plants!
Thanks! Yes, you do! I'll work on a complete list (still working through it all myself).
How do you take such good pictures!?I recently traded macroalgae with another macroalgae enthusiast and received this beautiful macroalgae sampler pack (with 7 species that I do not currently own) and bonus air plants!
Thanks! Caulerpa verticillata reminds me of the freshwater Cabomba and I have always wondered what it would look like alongside freshwater rocks, sand, and lighting (the recipe for a diatom outbreak... as I unfortunately figured out when I set up my first marine system
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I think the picture taking part is equally as enjoyable as the tank keeping part for me. ;Cat
For some reason, I see a nice mangrove coming from the top right rock lol.IM 30L now with sand (about 30 lbs worth of Caribsea Special Grade Reef Sand).
Great work with the depth! Personally, a Spiny oyster would look fantastic in that cave under the largest boulder.IM 30L now with sand (about 30 lbs worth of Caribsea Special Grade Reef Sand).
Would love a spiny oyster! I do plan to add a wave maker as well as getting a real light for this tank (just using a spare light I had lying around so I can see what I'm doing until the light arrives).
That’s is awesome man!! Also I think I’ve seen that couch before ;HilariousGuys, I’m excited! Aqua Illumination printed out one of my photos and hung it up in their offices. They sent me this shot.
I wish I had a couch in my office.
