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MBIETZ
08/31/2012, 01:09 PM
I am working on a 60g cube mixed reef build and i cant decide on which aquascape looks best here are some photos of each.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/MHBIETZ22/IMG_0392.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/MHBIETZ22/IMG_0390.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/MHBIETZ22/IMG_0387.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/MHBIETZ22/IMG_0385.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/MHBIETZ22/IMG_0383.jpg
or
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/MHBIETZ22/IMG_0375.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/MHBIETZ22/IMG_0377.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/MHBIETZ22/IMG_0379.jpg
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/MHBIETZ22/IMG_0381.jpg

Steve175
08/31/2012, 01:46 PM
You might consider delineating the options more clearly with labels. Not sure I could tell much of a difference. Also, I suggest cutting out a footprint and backplate of the same size as the approximate ID of the tank as that will likely help you. Rules of thumb: you want to be able to easily clean all 3 sides of the glass without rock interference and more surface area for corals (esp mid tank and higher) will be important over time.

Mr. Fish
08/31/2012, 01:50 PM
I like the first one a lot more. It will look great once wet and should have plenty of room for coral.

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TheGodParticle
08/31/2012, 01:53 PM
Both are good, but I'm leaning towards #2 more. Either way you can't go wrong.

GQuinn
08/31/2012, 02:05 PM
I like the second aquascape.

Patrick Cox
08/31/2012, 02:24 PM
Both are nice but if I had to pick I guess it would be #2.

goreef170
08/31/2012, 02:31 PM
All look good, but I think I would stay away from the last ones. Why I say that is because the first time I looked at it I could see a Poodle..... lol

Sunee
08/31/2012, 02:57 PM
I like the second option best.

erock68
08/31/2012, 03:01 PM
I vote for the second one

RDuhb
08/31/2012, 03:11 PM
2 or 3

MBIETZ
08/31/2012, 03:52 PM
Sorry for not being clear enough i made sure it would fit my tank and i i like other people input on what would be more appealing i like both and cant decide also there are only two scapes they are divided by the "or" i should have made the space bigger may bad. Thanks for all your input

SharkaThon
08/31/2012, 05:12 PM
I like the sixth one down but that's just my opinion.

afamousjohnson
08/31/2012, 05:18 PM
I must say Mbietz good job. I think I like the lagoon going on in the 1st scape and as I know your a clam guy it would be fitting but the shelf aspect in the 2nd is very upper apealing. Lol

Reef264
08/31/2012, 07:11 PM
#2 is Deffinately #1

MBIETZ
08/31/2012, 07:19 PM
Yes 1-5 are the same scape so is 6-9 like i said only 2 different scapes but quite a few pics of each to see different angles.
Also thank for the complement afamousjohnson im going to try setting it up both ways in the tank tonight to get a better feel for each but i always have a hard time choosing a scape so many ideas keep popping into my head.

raylost
08/31/2012, 07:45 PM
#2 in my opinion.

DipG
08/31/2012, 08:41 PM
i like #6

afamousjohnson
08/31/2012, 08:54 PM
Got my photos mixed up. I like the 1st with the more shelving. One thing I noticed though is all the vacant space under the structure in the back(which is good) but your a sand bed guy so what about moving the centered of the structure back a bit still leaving it open but utilizing more front in the light sand bed?

Portsie
08/31/2012, 09:20 PM
I really like option 2!

lilpatty19
09/01/2012, 05:59 AM
i like # 1

Steve175
09/01/2012, 06:54 AM
Sorry: I missed the "or". I like #1. Remember that unless this is a FOWLR, you need to imagine what it will look like after coral grow out. #1 has some prime real-estate for frag placement. (Plus I also see a poodle in #2).

LinkinReef
09/01/2012, 07:31 AM
I like the sixth one down but that's just my opinion.

Same here, I like that one better

MBIETZ
09/01/2012, 05:18 PM
So i went with the first scape i got them in the tank and i feel it looked better it will also provide more room for corals and will have less of s shadowing issue with age i will post pics of it when i start my build thread thank for all your help. Afamousjohnson thank you for the rock putty or what ever it is called it worked like a charm.

ravi197699
09/01/2012, 06:58 PM
5th pic is way to go this way you have room to put your sps on the piller on the left and zoo on the bridge and you have enough caves and water is going to flow through it pretty good . just my opnion

MBIETZ
09/01/2012, 07:27 PM
Yep thats the one i picked it should look pretty sweet covered in coral

mwminer
09/01/2012, 09:02 PM
what ever makes you happy You only have to please yourself