steste1122 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Before I glue everything together, thought I should check in and see if anyone had any suggestions for my rock layout. I went with Reef Cleaners as I liked the looks of it. The pieces need a little cleaning up so they fit together better, but I am happy with it so far. The tank they are going in is a Mr Aqua 22 long (36" x 12" x 12"). The tall point is 9.5" high so I may chip it down an inch on the left side where it is tallest so that there is a little room for something to grow up there. I plan on mostly keeping Zoas but there will be a few softies in as well. Left side Right side Full length Also, does anyone have a sand color recommendation? I like the looks of Indo-Pacific Black and Hawaiian black but and will probably go with the Indo-Pacific. I am however, open to other ideas. Link to comment
tsouth Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Looks great! Should fit that tank pretty well. Do you find that the epoxy will be necessary? Granted it does detach fairly easily, it looks like your structure is pretty sound. Are you partial to black sand? I always recommend oolitic white. Link to comment
steste1122 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Glue may not be necessary, I just figured it would be more secure. Especially when I am knocking around planting corals or cleaning. Maybe if I just put a little glue at strategic points to hold it together it will work better? I am partial to the black, as I like the white on black contrast. Just wondering how I will like it after it is covered in coralline. Off to look at more pictures.. Edit: Oh and Oolite-isn't that the really small grain sand? I like the looks but concerned about it blowing around. I am using a Vectra M1 and an MP10 for flow duties. Link to comment
tsouth Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Well the good thing with epoxy is that you can apply as you go, including underwater. If it becomes an issue, just epoxy it then. I think what matters most is that you do exactly what you want to do. That being said, go for the black! Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Honestly, it's not like it has height or anything so I would not glue them. There are times when you may want to do a freshwater dip or dip your rock due to pests, you won't be able to. Or if later you decide to take out a rock after some things grow in, etc. Link to comment
Matteo Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I would take a rock out on the left side, just seems like once placed it will take up a lot of room. Just my opinion though Link to comment
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