I really like this! I have a center overflow as well and I've been thinking of rescaping as I'm not quite happy with my current scape. Might have to steal this idea.Some choices are tank shape driven. My 90 with a center overflow was difficult. I wanted some height but there isn't a lot of room front to back, particularly in front of the overflow partition. I chose to build a high but open structure.
I disagree, reefscape to what pleases your fish. That's what I have been doing for nearly 40 years. That's not to say you cant build a pleasing reefscape but in my tanks the fish come first.
I think any scape that is inspired by something... A photo, a place you have been, a goal (like creating habitat for a certain species or group), a showcase for a certain kind of coral, etc. will be a good scape. I am a fan of the create habitat for the fish you want approach as it creates something that looks cohesive and hopefully encourages natural behavior from your livestock.I disagree, reefscape to what pleases your fish. That's what I have been doing for nearly 40 years. That's not to say you cant build a pleasing reefscape but in my tanks the fish come first.
I like that readout discreetly tucked underneath... what is that?I disagree, reefscape to what pleases your fish. That's what I have been doing for nearly 40 years. That's not to say you cant build a pleasing reefscape but in my tanks the fish come first.
My aquarium reefscape, click on it
Mmm, not sure I understand the response. What is this digital panel? Is it a part of some controller system? It's obviously a temperature display.
For people new to the hobby, "in the end" could be many years from now and the rocks will dominate for a while. There's no harm in trying to make everything as good as it can be.
I like these and I like that you actually put in caves and not hoops for the fish. I see so many NSA/minimalist tanks where there is nowhere for fish to actually hide and it always stresses them out and exacerbates aggression issues.Over 25+ years, I have gone from a rock wall, to islands and finally to more minimalist and negative space type reefs.
The negative space requires some thought but if considerations are made it can be done in little time and without special tools. My latest design was setup in about 30 minutes and did not require any glue or epoxy.
This open setup allows for optimal flow, space for coral growth and room for the fish to stretch their fins. There are also many caves for the fish to sleep in after dark.
At the end of the day there is no wrong way in designing your reef. Everyone is going after something a bit different than the next reefer.
The new setup (three weeks old today)
Below you will find pictures of my setups over the years:
Harrr right. It's a D-D temperature controllerMmm, not sure I understand the response. What is this digital panel? Is it a part of some controller system? It's obviously a temperature display.
First, let me just say that the tanks are all stunning -- but that three-island NSA arrangement is a testament to the design concept. Wow!
Sunny, what size is your new set up? It's gorgeous!Over 25+ years, I have gone from a rock wall, to islands and finally to more minimalist and negative space type reefs.
The negative space requires some thought but if considerations are made it can be done in little time and without special tools. My latest design was setup in about 30 minutes and did not require any glue or epoxy.
This open setup allows for optimal flow, space for coral growth and room for the fish to stretch their fins. There are also many caves for the fish to sleep in after dark.
At the end of the day there is no wrong way in designing your reef. Everyone is going after something a bit different than the next reefer.
The new setup (three weeks old today)
Below you will find pictures of my setups over the years:
