Aqua-scaping

[Doug]

Everyone now likes the sparse look. While it has its attractions, where the fish suppose to hide?

I have always liked the full look but still done nicely. My fish have tons of hidey places and feel safe. My fish seem to always be content and long lived.

If ya need swimming room for large fish, then perhaps a bit more sparse but they still need to hide. I see some designs now where a fly cant find a good spot to hide....

Perhaps I will try the more two island type look. Hmmm. I have a 120lbs of rock to play with for my 50g.....

[Aquattro]

For a 50g, I'd use about 40 pounds max!

[Leah]

What no poll

[jason604]

Holy crap 120lbs for a 50g? That's insane lol. Is there even space to put ur hand in the tank?

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

For a 50g, I'd use about 40 pounds max!

Thats not very much Brad.

Originally Posted by jason604

Holy crap 120lbs for a 50g? That's insane lol. Is there even space to put ur hand in the tank?

I bet I could scape with that much, {which Im not} and still have lots of room. I will tell you fish like wrasses, dwarf angels, blennies and so on would love it.


So does this mean Im having a rock sale....

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Doug

Thats not very much Brad.

The advantage to "lite" rock work is lots of flow to remove detritus and keep the water cleaner. And once the coral grows in, the tank gets pretty full. I would actually use 25-30 pounds in a 50g, but I gave you an extra 10 to play with 'cause I know you're old school

As a reference, I have about 100 pounds in my 180 and the fish are running out of swimming room.

[titus]

Hello

I agree with others that you are planning to use too much rock. While rock does help with bacterial filtration that's not justification for using that much. You still can't really get away from good circulation and skimming.


Titus

[Doug]

Originally Posted by titus

Hello

I agree with others that you are planning to use too much rock. While rock does help with bacterial filtration that's not justification for using that much. You still can't really get away from good circulation and skimming.


Titus

Hi boss.

[titus]

Hello

Nice to see you back in action BTW.


Titus

[Doug]

Thanks Titus