Topic of the Week September 11 - Aquascaping w/ Live Rock - Page 3

Frankie · 01-28-2007, 05:08 PM

I just added sand and had to re-aquascape . Here it is,

Raf · 01-31-2007, 01:24 AM

Tips? Let see...

Well, the #1 tip I can give is having lots of patience. I have very little

BUT, my gf Diana has a good amount, especially when it comes to arranging LR. Oh, and a good eye helps to. Similar to aquascaping planted tanks, the rule of thirds places somewhat of a role when arranging LR. So having some area that draws the eye, preferably NOT in the center of the tank.

The shape of the structure is an important factor. Just having a wall of rock can work but in terms of providing overhangs and caverns and passageways for the fish and inverts to hang out in and go through, a solid wall does very little.

When we scape out LR, we tend to decide on an overall shape we are striving for. In other words, do we want a horseshoe shape to the entire structure or do we want more of a straight structure. Then we decide on how many 'piles' to make. Is it just one continous pile or several not connected to oneanother. Also, an important decision IMO is how many passageways to create and where to place them.

The shape of the rock ultimately dictates what you can do with it, but having a basic plan of attack helps....oh, and patience.

Our 2 cents

KodiakBear · 01-31-2007, 04:24 PM

I have a 45 gal tank where I used a lot of curved rocks to form a series of 6 arches (3 on the bottom, 2 on top). I really like the appearance of this, and the fish love swimming through all the caves exposed in this formation; however, I'm finding it very difficult to get my corals to stay. It seems anytime one of my shrimp bump one, it tumbles!
Does anyone have any ideas for how to get the corals to be more stable without having anything unsitely in the tank?

lcstorc · 01-31-2007, 04:47 PM

Super glue gell work great for most corals or better yet if the coral is on a small rock you can glue it to the bigger rock.
I wouldn't trust it for the structure of the scape but to hold a coral in place it works great.

cheeks69 · 01-31-2007, 04:56 PM

If you have SPS frags you can drill the rock to place the plugs or use reefsafe epoxy otherwise this will be a recurring problem. I like the glue for attaching frags to rock but find the epoxy give a better hold for larger corals.

Devilboy · 03-03-2007, 08:50 PM

I know this thread is old. But since i have to take down my tank to move. and i will have to re aquaspace. I would like some ideas from everyone on what i should do. This is my weakest part of this hobby i hate aquascaping.

I have Marshall, and Kaelini rock. I am looking to get alot of caves and ledges to place my corals....

here is a photo of the rock i have. I have 4 big pieces and the rest is medium sized.....

It just looks like the dreaded wall scape to me. and i dont like the look of a wall....

01-31-2007, 01:24 AM	#32 (permalink)
Raf Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N. Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 431 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Topic of the Week September 11 - Aquascaping w/ Live Rock Tips? Let see... Well, the #1 tip I can give is having lots of patience. I have very little BUT, my gf Diana has a good amount, especially when it comes to arranging LR. Oh, and a good eye helps to. Similar to aquascaping planted tanks, the rule of thirds places somewhat of a role when arranging LR. So having some area that draws the eye, preferably NOT in the center of the tank. The shape of the structure is an important factor. Just having a wall of rock can work but in terms of providing overhangs and caverns and passageways for the fish and inverts to hang out in and go through, a solid wall does very little. When we scape out LR, we tend to decide on an overall shape we are striving for. In other words, do we want a horseshoe shape to the entire structure or do we want more of a straight structure. Then we decide on how many 'piles' to make. Is it just one continous pile or several not connected to oneanother. Also, an important decision IMO is how many passageways to create and where to place them. The shape of the rock ultimately dictates what you can do with it, but having a basic plan of attack helps....oh, and patience. Our 2 cents __________________ Our Photos: Nikon D70 w Nikkor 60mm 2.8d micro http://www.aquaticescapes.ca Check out our Malawi site: http://www.malawimayhem.com Cheers Raf & Diana

01-31-2007, 04:24 PM	#33 (permalink)
KodiakBear Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woodbine, GA Posts: 790 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Topic of the Week September 11 - Aquascaping w/ Live Rock I have a 45 gal tank where I used a lot of curved rocks to form a series of 6 arches (3 on the bottom, 2 on top). I really like the appearance of this, and the fish love swimming through all the caves exposed in this formation; however, I'm finding it very difficult to get my corals to stay. It seems anytime one of my shrimp bump one, it tumbles! Does anyone have any ideas for how to get the corals to be more stable without having anything unsitely in the tank? __________________ Isaiah 6:8 I once prayed God would grant me patience. The next day I was starting a reef aquarium. My Confession

01-31-2007, 04:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Topic of the Week September 11 - Aquascaping w/ Live Rock Super glue gell work great for most corals or better yet if the coral is on a small rock you can glue it to the bigger rock. I wouldn't trust it for the structure of the scape but to hold a coral in place it works great. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-31-2007, 04:56 PM	#35 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Topic of the Week September 11 - Aquascaping w/ Live Rock If you have SPS frags you can drill the rock to place the plugs or use reefsafe epoxy otherwise this will be a recurring problem. I like the glue for attaching frags to rock but find the epoxy give a better hold for larger corals. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

03-03-2007, 08:50 PM	#36 (permalink)
Devilboy Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 202 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Topic of the Week September 11 - Aquascaping w/ Live Rock I know this thread is old. But since i have to take down my tank to move. and i will have to re aquaspace. I would like some ideas from everyone on what i should do. This is my weakest part of this hobby i hate aquascaping. I have Marshall, and Kaelini rock. I am looking to get alot of caves and ledges to place my corals.... here is a photo of the rock i have. I have 4 big pieces and the rest is medium sized..... It just looks like the dreaded wall scape to me. and i dont like the look of a wall.... __________________ 75g RR w/20g sump, Panworld 50PX Return pump Reef Octopus NW200 Skimmer 50# Kaelini, 50# Marshall Island rock

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