Aquascape tank with live rock?
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FREAKINRICAN69
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IMO i'd do 1/2 from bottom to top so it leaves room for growth and if you ever want some nice Acros going forward!
If i could just setup tanks all day i would lol. But take your time and be patient with yourself in regards to hiding spots. Swim throughs arcs etc...for the fish of souorse.
If i could just setup tanks all day i would lol. But take your time and be patient with yourself in regards to hiding spots. Swim throughs arcs etc...for the fish of souorse.
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Sparent25
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yes! Thank you
Do I have to be concerned keeping the live rock out of the water for an extended period of time though? That’s why I was asking if I should literally fill 1/2 of the tank with salt water while aquascaping? Or if it doesn’t matter at all and the live rock will be fine out of water for an hour while I ‘scape?
Do I have to be concerned keeping the live rock out of the water for an extended period of time though? That’s why I was asking if I should literally fill 1/2 of the tank with salt water while aquascaping? Or if it doesn’t matter at all and the live rock will be fine out of water for an hour while I ‘scape?
FREAKINRICAN69
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iF AN HOUR OR SO IT SHOULD BE FINE. YOU COULD ALSO DO OLD SCHOOL STYLE AND WET NEWSPAPER IN SALTWATER TO KEEP IT FROM DRYING...IF LONGER THAN AN HOUR.
iF IN TANK JUST KEEP WETTING ONCE AND A BLUE MOON BUT IT SHOULD BE FINE...
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I wouldn't do newspaper. The Ink and sh** comes out when wet and into the tank.
Paper towels is what I've used in the past when I transfer rocks from an existing tank for aquascape in the new tank.
The live stuff probably last longer than my paranoia but I don't let it dry for more than 30mins.
Have the water ready to be pumped into the tank. Dry scape and fill water as you go. It's inevitable that you'll have to dig that bottom rock up during aquascape but a few pieces here and there is still better than trying to do aquascape with a tank full of water.
Be quick. The longer you mess with the aquascape, the more you'll hate it after. Have a vision and come up with a plan. Be quick building it.
Paper towels is what I've used in the past when I transfer rocks from an existing tank for aquascape in the new tank.
The live stuff probably last longer than my paranoia but I don't let it dry for more than 30mins.
Have the water ready to be pumped into the tank. Dry scape and fill water as you go. It's inevitable that you'll have to dig that bottom rock up during aquascape but a few pieces here and there is still better than trying to do aquascape with a tank full of water.
Be quick. The longer you mess with the aquascape, the more you'll hate it after. Have a vision and come up with a plan. Be quick building it.
coralfishreef
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Envision the tank with corals. There may be some die off and some cycling. Add the sand after the rock if adding sand.
FREAKINRICAN69
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Correction meant to say paper towels lol. For transport they used newspaper back in da days lol.
KJB
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Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes - Aquascaping Forum - Nano-Reef Community
I found this to be really helpful so far as the artistic side of the aquascape.
Definitely give mind to your 8ntent with corals.
Allow for cleaning glass, and flow.
Keep things solidly in place.
Lay eggcrate on the bottom, directly on the glass. Add sand to the top of the eggcrate. Then your base rocks. Then the rest of your sand. That, imo, give you the most solid, stable, base and disperses the weight nicely.
Have fun! Its on of my favorite parts!
Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes
Being an artist for fun and profession, I see things different than most people. I decided to create an article about composition, balance, color, and depth within your reef aquarium. I really hope this can help some of you out to create your dream looking reef that is pictured in your head. Once...
www.nano-reef.com
I found this to be really helpful so far as the artistic side of the aquascape.
Definitely give mind to your 8ntent with corals.
Allow for cleaning glass, and flow.
Keep things solidly in place.
Lay eggcrate on the bottom, directly on the glass. Add sand to the top of the eggcrate. Then your base rocks. Then the rest of your sand. That, imo, give you the most solid, stable, base and disperses the weight nicely.
Have fun! Its on of my favorite parts!
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coralfishreef
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That is nice looking scape in a Biocube.Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes - Aquascaping Forum - Nano-Reef Community
Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes
Being an artist for fun and profession, I see things different than most people. I decided to create an article about composition, balance, color, and depth within your reef aquarium. I really hope this can help some of you out to create your dream looking reef that is pictured in your head. Once...www.nano-reef.com
I found this to be really helpful so far as the artistic side of the aquascape.
Definitely give mind to your 8ntent with corals.
Allow for cleaning glass, and flow.
Keep things solidly in place.
Lay eggcrate on the bottom, directly on the glass. Add sand to the top of the eggcrate. Then your base rocks. Then the rest of your sand. That, imo, give you the most solid, stable, base and disperses the weight nicely.
Have fun! Its on of my favorite parts!
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Sparent25
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Agreed @Badbabyfry the ‘depth’ and caves look great. I see you’re from Stow, I’m in Stow too
FREAKINRICAN69
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lOVING THAT AQUASCAPE A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING FOR FISH CORAL ETC...AWESOME.Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes - Aquascaping Forum - Nano-Reef Community
Tips and Tricks on Creating Amazing Aquascapes
Being an artist for fun and profession, I see things different than most people. I decided to create an article about composition, balance, color, and depth within your reef aquarium. I really hope this can help some of you out to create your dream looking reef that is pictured in your head. Once...www.nano-reef.com
I found this to be really helpful so far as the artistic side of the aquascape.
Definitely give mind to your 8ntent with corals.
Allow for cleaning glass, and flow.
Keep things solidly in place.
Lay eggcrate on the bottom, directly on the glass. Add sand to the top of the eggcrate. Then your base rocks. Then the rest of your sand. That, imo, give you the most solid, stable, base and disperses the weight nicely.
Have fun! Its on of my favorite parts!
KJB
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It can feel daunting but it can really become your favorite part of the build!!!
Enjoy it!!
I hope that link helps!!
