Aquascaping ideas

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by Oxymoron

Wow some of those tanks are amazing.
I find different things that I like in the designs with either less or more rock. Each seem to have there own individual appeal.
I was wondering though.... Is it not recommended to have 1.5 - 2 lbs /gal for adequate filtration?

1lb per gallon would be fine... and it doesn't all have to go in ur display, you can have it in the sump..

[Keri]

http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_gallery.htm

I really love the idea of the "canyon" in this - I think I'm going to try it with the 120, once I switch over.

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by Keri

http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_gallery.htm

I really love the idea of the "canyon" in this - I think I'm going to try it with the 120, once I switch over.

Really only works in that tank becuz of the dimensions..

[Keri]

Originally Posted by Keri

http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_gallery.htm

I really love the idea of the "canyon" in this - I think I'm going to try it with the 120, once I switch over.

Originally Posted by JDigital

Really only works in that tank becuz of the dimensions..

Well I knowI'll NEVER get that kind of depth but this is what I'd like, two piles sort of staggered (It's 2 fee of depth) Don't mind the bad MS Paint diagram, I didn't feel like going to my computer and using Photoshop

[Slick Fork]

Those are huge clownfish!!!

[Oxymoron]

Keri I really like your prop0sed layout.
Perhaps I will try to build some caves and overhangs on either side but also leave a large space in the middle for the fish.
I now have approx 170 lbs of 4 different kinds of live rock to work with.
Im away working so I havn't seen how full the tank is with all of it in but I am almost certain it will be too much.
By having 4 different sources of liverock in the tank will I have a good biodiversity of little critters?
Is 4 enough or should I look to trade for additional sources?

[Black Phantom]

I did the canyon thing on mine and a couple of caves as well. Not quite Oregon Reef style but I only had 24 inches of depth to work with. I still ended up reworking it a few times to get it right but thats what the hobbys all about.
The fish like it as there are plenty of places to hide and sleep. The other plus is good water movement throughout.

[Oxymoron]

By having 4 different sources of liverock in the tank will I have a good biodiversity of little critters?
Is 4 enough or should I look to trade for additional sources?

Would anyone happen to have any insight into this question?
Thanks
Oxy