jeremai Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Has anyone got some nice shots of a 10Gal? I was planning on an upgrade but it's not in the foreseeable future so I want to redo my aquascape. Plenty of rock, just need to learn to work with minimal space. I find myself with an abundance of space. Quote Link to comment
plainrt Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Man i need a new tank so can do a sweet scape. Quote Link to comment
Nemo Niblets Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Man i need a new tank so can do a sweet scape. Don't we all? Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) bump for more pics. mmmmmmmmmmmmmm................ pics......... for postarety adding disasters big tank. Edited February 17, 2010 by bitts Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 does anyone reconize this tank, cant rember how i came across it. Quote Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I did a google search of the image name and "reef tank". http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/4/fish Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I did a google search of the image name and "reef tank".http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/4/fish thank you. Quote Link to comment
thecowkid Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 whats the consensus on the best way to setup an aquascape? epoxy, acrylic rods, zip tie's, eggcrate selfs. does any one know of a really good way to do a bare bottom without the rocks sliding around, a sandbed without the rocks shifting. while still leaving the rocks removable for when you break the tank down to move it? I've helped a few do this. Its not a complete bare bottom, but just a good in their minds. Go to a plastic supplier and ask if they have any 3/8 poly that is used for cutting boards. Then cut that to fit the bottom of your tank. This allows you to drill into it and attach acrylic/poly/wood dowls into it. Thus giving one a bit of a foundation to impale your rocks upon. Quote Link to comment
wombat Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 does anyone reconize this tank, cant rember how i came across it. It's Steve Hurlock's 1200 gallon tank in Colorado, it was designed by Jake Adams so you may have come across it on ReefBuilders.com. Quote Link to comment
bruce922 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow, all these scapes are much better than mine. Quote Link to comment
franklypre Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Not saltwater. But, great inspiration. *and the best scape ever. I love it, good looking pwood and great idea. Might have to steal it. I am working on my planted 75 at the moment may try a small tank next. Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 It's Steve Hurlock's 1200 gallon tank in Colorado, it was designed by Jake Adams so you may have come across it on ReefBuilders.com. thank you. Quote Link to comment
acme54321 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Not a nano, but something similar could be setup in a nano: That is awesome. Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Seabass Thanks for the link to that tank thread. I've had the pic you posted for forever and just now clicked on it. Wow I thought it was like an aquarium somewhere. Again thanks jp Quote Link to comment
konolua Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 After seeing those again it is clear that one of the most important aspects of aquascaping is good photography. There are plenty of good scapes around but people take crappy pics of them so we never get to see whats really there. I agree with the photo thing. There are many life-changing tanks out there shot with what appear to be toy cameras and therefore look awful, and then there are poorly executed tanks that a good camera, photographer, and touch up can make look like a piece of the ocean. These tanks are a way to relax, and as such, the ones that blow my mind are the real open flow ones. Personally, an open water column is more appealing that open sand, but both are beautiful! Depth is key..... Quote Link to comment
Kfrantz54 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Saw it on Reef builders Edited February 25, 2010 by Kfrantz54 Quote Link to comment
konolua Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Wow, all these scapes are much better than mine. I wouldn't necessarily say that, but regardless, you executed flawlessly on making your reef tank a part of your home. THAT is hard and unique. Well done! Integration within the home is just as much a part of the hobby as anything and is also part of the illusion. I love seeing tanks that look good both inside and outside. Quote Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 When planning your aquascape, try to make use of the golden ratio. Google it if you've never heard of it. +1 All my aquascaping pretty much abide by it: Quote Link to comment
Apoptosis Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 El Fab, you couldn't do a poor job at aquascape if you tried! Quote Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks. The funny thing is I really don't sit there with a ruler and a compass, I kinda eyeball it as I go along and things just fall together that way. It must be my OCD, it's a few notches short of autism. Quote Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I googled golden ratio and I still don't get it. I is stupid El fabuloso I can put that red template over many reefs and it would work the same way......I JUST DON"T GET IT. Your aquascaping does look great though Quote Link to comment
iranian45 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 has anyone tried to replicate stone henge for their aquascape Quote Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I googled golden ratio and I still don't get it. I is stupid El fabuloso I can put that red template over many reefs and it would work the same way......I JUST DON"T GET IT. What about it don't you get? The golden ratio is all about proportions and you can create an eye-pleasing visual layout by staying within those proportions. You should watch this: Quote Link to comment
PODPIMP Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 The music in that video is frightening Quote Link to comment
el fabuloso Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 It's supposed to be based off the golden ratio. I thought it was rather annoying. But do you get it now? Quote Link to comment
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