PODPIMP Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Yep I got it now Quote Link to comment
Withers Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 has anyone tried to replicate stone henge for their aquascape Why on earth would you want to? The aquascape should be simple, it's the corals and their structures that make it interesting. Quote Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I saw a show on the restoration of the Parthenon, and apparently it's not based on the golden ratio but a ratio of 4:9. As much as I like it, I don't know if it is any better than other ratios. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/parthenon/ Quote Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) IMO using the golden ratio or any ratio for that matter is not applicable for most tanks. We're not dealing with fixed objects here. Corals grow and change shapes at different rates. They shade each other, sting each other, and are effected by flow. They encrust making them difficult to move. Besides all that, placing corals of contrasting colors near each other makes for a better display. They're just too many variables to keep a ratio in a mature reef. Not saying it isn't possible but I would rather spend my time doing a water change Edited February 26, 2010 by PODPIMP Quote Link to comment
nano_keeper30 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Here we go... Here we go... Quote Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 What hippo tang? Quote Link to comment
nano_keeper30 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Nah that aint a blue hippo, i was watching Finding Nemo and Dori cast a reflection in my tank. Um, your not buying that are you ? Never Fear his 125G is HERE !! (and cycling ) Quote Link to comment
Dasani Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I like islands and caves... I really like clownfish14's cave look on his bc14 I think it is. Quote Link to comment
jeremai Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 IMO using the golden ratio or any ratio for that matter is not applicable for most tanks. We're not dealing with fixed objects here. Corals grow and change shapes at different rates. They shade each other, sting each other, and are effected by flow. They encrust making them difficult to move. Besides all that, placing corals of contrasting colors near each other makes for a better display. They're just too many variables to keep a ratio in a mature reef. Not saying it isn't possible but I would rather spend my time doing a water change you're partly right, especially in nanos. it's easier to adhere to rules of proportion in larger tanks because coral growth has less of a visual impact on the tank as a whole. even in nano tanks though, following rules of proportion like el fab's golden ratio (alternatively, I tend to divide my tanks into thirds, it's the photographer in me) can help to visually balance a tank in the beginning. once corals are added and begin to grow, they tend to compliment those proportions rather than detract from them. I'm like el fab, in that I cannot help but arrange things proportionally. it's subconscious. Quote Link to comment
rickjg Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) I was fond of my NC6 scape in it's prime, back a couple of years ago Edited February 26, 2010 by rickjg 2 Quote Link to comment
AJ_Tsin Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) I just set this one up a couple weeks ago. It's a pretty cool looking scape... Heres a link to the tank thread. and an HD Video.. Edited February 26, 2010 by AJ_Tsin Quote Link to comment
rickjg Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I just set this one up a couple weeks ago. It's a pretty cool looking scape... Really clean scape Quote Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 you're partly right, especially in nanos. it's easier to adhere to rules of proportion in larger tanks because coral growth has less of a visual impact on the tank as a whole. even in nano tanks though, following rules of proportion like el fab's golden ratio (alternatively, I tend to divide my tanks into thirds, it's the photographer in me) can help to visually balance a tank in the beginning. once corals are added and begin to grow, they tend to compliment those proportions rather than detract from them. +100000. The golden ratio, or any proportion is just a guide to start with. Once you start stocking, you obviously can't control which way corals will eventually grow. Also proportion is only one aspect of design. There's color, contrast and texture which are all equally important to consider. I'm like el fab, in that I cannot help but arrange things proportionally. it's subconscious. It pays to be OCD, eh? Quote Link to comment
Billdemart Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I was fond of my NC6 scape in it's prime, back a couple of years ago Love it. Quote Link to comment
AJ_Tsin Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) +100000. The golden ratio, or any proportion is just a guide to start with. Once you start stocking, you obviously can't control which way corals will eventually grow. Also proportion is only one aspect of design. There's color, contrast and texture which are all equally important to consider. +100001 I used the rule of thirds for my scape. It does help to have some prior template, but in comes the debate between craft and art. Keep it an organic creative experience but use rules of image composition and graphic design to create your layout. After all, the panes of glass on an aquarium are a canvas, they just happen to look into 3D space. Edited February 26, 2010 by AJ_Tsin Quote Link to comment
jeremai Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 It pays to be OCD, eh? OCD is for people who suck at being autistic. Quote Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Keep it an organic creative experience but use rules of image composition and graphic design to create your layout. After all, the panes of glass on an aquarium are a canvas, they just happen to look into 3D space. Good point although proportions and "design" do exist in nature. OCD is for people who suck at being autistic. Quote Link to comment
rickjg Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Love it. Thanks . . . Quote Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 very nice office tank Rick. if I had that tank in my office I would never get any work done Quote Link to comment
AJ_Tsin Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Really clean scape Thanks Quote Link to comment
rickjg Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 very nice office tank Rick. if I had that tank in my office I would never get any work done I've had it running so long that's it's not much of distraction anymore. Moving to a new office next month and giving the old NC6 away, so I'll have to add a last pic to my old contest thread before I take it down . . . Quote Link to comment
Rockfish Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 does anyone reconize this tank, cant rember how i came across it. Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) from this thread http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t=0&start=0 Edited March 12, 2010 by bitts Quote Link to comment
wickedfood Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Not Mine: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=2641656 When planning your aquascape, try to make use of the golden ratio. Google it if you've never heard of it. No offense, but that is downright hideous... Quote Link to comment
krak256 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 No offense, but that is downright hideous... u know what momma always used to say... if u have nothing good to say, dont say anything at all Quote Link to comment
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