Aquascaping - Page 8

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 10:39 AM

Maxx, I can't remember, but i did a google search for 'aquascaping reef' and the link was on the 2nd or 3rd page.

Hey semi, good to see you!
Hi, nivek!
Min, I'm glad this is helping!

Here's a nice site that shows how to build a framework for aquascaping;
http://www.krob.com/aquarium/Aquascaping.htm

and, can't remember if we already posted Marko Hagga's tank?

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 10:40 AM

This cool seamount is in Susan Wilson's tank;

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 10:42 AM

A really cool scape. Can't remember whose it is;

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 10:43 AM

Did we already post this?

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 10:46 AM

another;

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 10:47 AM

more;

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 10:52 AM

another;

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 10:54 AM

I think this is the other side of the ones above?

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 10:57 AM

Random thoughts by various people on aquascaping;

Open space also makes the tank appear more realistic. RICHARD HARKER
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the aquarium is split up into zones; namely, foreground, middle and background.
structures are separated into five categories, 1 [low/front], 2 [medium/middle] and 3 [tall/ background]. The other two categories are [4] colour contrast and [5] texture contrast.
Maximum impact is achieved when corals are placed in "massed beds" or allot of one species grouped together contrasted by another group next door.
Contrast is good. There is never too much contrast.
There are vertical rocks and horizontal rocks and naturally concaved rocks and naturally convexed rocks.
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http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/sh...threadid=26925
types of aquascaping do you like? islands, dropoff, caves, and overhangs
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As a general rule, I try to divide the tank into three or four sections that are separated by open sandy areas. Each of these areas is then designed around a central piece of rock. I try to include caves and shelves in all these areas to maximize a variety of possible sites for organisms. One thing I have noticed is that too many aquarists create their reef structures with the face running parallel to the front glass. This gives a rather flat, unappealing look. Try to angle some of your rockwork for a perception of added depth and texture. RANDY DONOWITZ
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JB NY · 11-26-2003, 11:20 AM

Just registered, so I thought I would throw my tank pic out. I used lots of Tonga branch in my aquascaping.

-Joe

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 11:26 AM

Maxx, found the site where those illustrations were;
http://reefsources.itgo.com/guide/aquascaping.html

tankgirl · 11-26-2003, 11:27 AM

Hi JB,
What an awesome tank!!! Thanks!!

Craig Manoukian · 11-26-2003, 11:55 AM

Fabulous JB NY! That is an awesome representation of your dedication and committment.

Welcome to Reef Sanctuary!

Spooda420 · 11-26-2003, 12:13 PM

WOW some of those tanks are outstanding! great job, after my frags actually start growing I will post some tank pictures as far now that tank is only set up for 6 months so not alot of growth yet.

Maxx · 11-26-2003, 12:48 PM

JB!!! Thanks for stopping by man!!!
Your tank looks awesome!!! Could you post the two shots of your tank from the "Money Shots" thread over at RC, here too? I really liked the end perspectives of you tank!
BTW,
For those of you who don't know already, JBNY is the gentleman spending ALOT of his own time testing 250 w Single Ended Metal Halide Bulbs on RC. I posted a link to that here if nobody had a chance to see it. Great info there!!!

TG, thanks for the link to the aquascaping diagrams!!!
Nick

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,387 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Fabulous JB NY! That is an awesome representation of your dedication and committment. Welcome to Reef Sanctuary! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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Spooda420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 483 View Gallery Karma Komment	WOW some of those tanks are outstanding! great job, after my frags actually start growing I will post some tank pictures as far now that tank is only set up for 6 months so not alot of growth yet. __________________ 120 gallon, 100 gallon sump, GEO Calcium Reactor, Aqua C EV-400 Skimmer, 300 pounds of LR, Bare Bottom, 2 Tetra UV2 Sterilizers, 2 Tunze 6080 streams, 2 - 400 watt DE Metal Halides

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Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	JB!!! Thanks for stopping by man!!! Your tank looks awesome!!! Could you post the two shots of your tank from the "Money Shots" thread over at RC, here too? I really liked the end perspectives of you tank! BTW, For those of you who don't know already, JBNY is the gentleman spending ALOT of his own time testing 250 w Single Ended Metal Halide Bulbs on RC. I posted a link to that here if nobody had a chance to see it. Great info there!!! TG, thanks for the link to the aquascaping diagrams!!! Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

11-26-2003, 10:57 AM	#114 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Random thoughts by various people on aquascaping; Open space also makes the tank appear more realistic. RICHARD HARKER --------------------------------- the aquarium is split up into zones; namely, foreground, middle and background. structures are separated into five categories, 1 [low/front], 2 [medium/middle] and 3 [tall/ background]. The other two categories are [4] colour contrast and [5] texture contrast. Maximum impact is achieved when corals are placed in "massed beds" or allot of one species grouped together contrasted by another group next door. Contrast is good. There is never too much contrast. There are vertical rocks and horizontal rocks and naturally concaved rocks and naturally convexed rocks. ----------------------------- http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/sh...threadid=26925 types of aquascaping do you like? islands, dropoff, caves, and overhangs -------------------------------- As a general rule, I try to divide the tank into three or four sections that are separated by open sandy areas. Each of these areas is then designed around a central piece of rock. I try to include caves and shelves in all these areas to maximize a variety of possible sites for organisms. One thing I have noticed is that too many aquarists create their reef structures with the face running parallel to the front glass. This gives a rather flat, unappealing look. Try to angle some of your rockwork for a perception of added depth and texture. RANDY DONOWITZ --------------------------------------------------

11-26-2003, 11:20 AM	#115 (permalink)
JB NY Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 69 View Gallery Karma Komment	Just registered, so I thought I would throw my tank pic out. I used lots of Tonga branch in my aquascaping. -Joe

11-26-2003, 11:26 AM	#116 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Maxx, found the site where those illustrations were; http://reefsources.itgo.com/guide/aquascaping.html

11-26-2003, 11:27 AM	#117 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi JB, What an awesome tank!!! Thanks!!

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