Bonsai Tree inspired Aquascape - Page 2

mcliffy2 · 01/07/2008, 01:08 PM

I do have a question. One thing that has been worrying me when I transfer rock from my old to new tank has been what to do with all my acros that are encrusted on my rock. Did you break yours off and re-attach, or just work with them in place?

crazy4acros · 01/07/2008, 01:14 PM

Once again thank you all for your kind words you guys are awesome! broke1 yes they are live rock, i kept a damp towel on the rock especially ones with corals already attached. The tank is 36x36x24 and my wife also hated the wet floors and tables when i did mine hahahaaa.

Fliger · 01/07/2008, 01:45 PM

WOW! Easily one of the best I've ever seen. I never took you up on aquascape 101 because my tank was in such flux. But I would LOVE to see your tank, and possibly meet you at AZSB and you can help me. I have two rock formations and I'd love to have some outcroppings like you have! I haven't the slightest where to start.

Totally outstanding!

invincible569 · 01/07/2008, 01:58 PM

Very nice! I really love it. Its perfect.

crazy4acros · 01/07/2008, 02:01 PM

Hey Fliger hows it going? Thanks buddy, i'd love to see your tank as well. We will definitely have to meet up sometime.

crazy4acros · 01/07/2008, 02:07 PM

WOW invincible569 thank you very much, your tank has had a lot of influence on mine. That really means a lot coming from you! I appreciate it.

NewSchool04 · 01/07/2008, 02:27 PM

Very nice, I'm a big fan!

old salty · 01/07/2008, 02:55 PM

Very nice and very unique. The aquascaping in my tank was inspired by the cypress trees that I saw when I drove through Alligator Alley in Florida.

crazy4acros · 01/07/2008, 03:02 PM

old salty, Very unique love it! there is just something about trees that inspires a natural look huh.

Purple Haze · 01/07/2008, 03:18 PM

Very nice.

Big E · 01/07/2008, 03:28 PM

That looks awesome..............I like your original design a lot too, but the new design gives it an original look & a cut above. One of the few that understand it's about design & not the corals.

jamesdawson · 01/07/2008, 04:35 PM

Very Clean! Awsome aquascaping man. Love the graceful arches that almost look like their floating in the water column.

James

RWillieK · 01/07/2008, 06:23 PM

by the way, its BONSAI (not bonzai) and its pronounced
"bone-sigh"

Very nice looking though!

Robbie

crazy4acros · 01/07/2008, 06:37 PM

Thanks Robbie for the correction, i just know Bonsai or "bone-sigh" is the miniature trees Mr Miyagi or "mee-yah-gee" works on. Hahahahaaa lol Thank you all for your positive comments i really appreciate it! I now feel better about the decision i made to re aqascape my tank.

norwall · 01/07/2008, 06:40 PM

Yeah, very nice.

pimo · 01/07/2008, 06:56 PM

Best aquascape i ever seen!
I will try something like that for the right section of my tank i think.

Chad Vossen · 01/07/2008, 06:58 PM

gah, i cant do this in my 20 long... i may just have to upgrade so i can do this kind of aquascape...

glassbox-design · 01/07/2008, 07:03 PM

crazy4acros ygpm

RWillieK · 01/07/2008, 07:27 PM

I have been training bonsai for a while, and hate when people misuse/mispell bonsai. Lots of people don't understand the hobby.

Robbie

das75 · 01/07/2008, 08:08 PM

Crazy4acros, that is some of the nicest aquascaping I've ever seen!

i2ik · 01/07/2008, 08:19 PM

That is one of my favorite aquascape now! Looks Perfect! Dont change a thing!

jamesdawson · 01/07/2008, 08:32 PM

It can also be said that many reefs in nature have lots of overhang. I just noticed its a peninsula type tank, making it even more of a challenge to aquascape. Definitely a home run!

James

Maximus · 01/07/2008, 08:46 PM

If your ever near Monterey, please look me up. I would love to hire you to aquascape my tank. Just plain awesome!

drouner · 01/07/2008, 09:08 PM

Really nice and unique. I like that floating LR.

We've seen a few more open tanks as of late, this tank one of them. I wonder if we will see a trend or a few more go in this direction.

Again, a real nice aquascape.

crazy4acros · 01/07/2008, 09:22 PM

Thank you so much guys! I noticed a great looking shadow of the aquascape when the morning sun hits the tank so i snap a shot of it.

MORNING SHADOW

01/07/2008, 01:08 PM	#26
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	I do have a question. One thing that has been worrying me when I transfer rock from my old to new tank has been what to do with all my acros that are encrusted on my rock. Did you break yours off and re-attach, or just work with them in place? __________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

01/07/2008, 01:45 PM	#28
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	WOW! Easily one of the best I've ever seen. I never took you up on aquascape 101 because my tank was in such flux. But I would LOVE to see your tank, and possibly meet you at AZSB and you can help me. I have two rock formations and I'd love to have some outcroppings like you have! I haven't the slightest where to start. Totally outstanding! __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

01/07/2008, 02:27 PM	#32
NewSchool04 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Go Bears! Posts: 7,629	Very nice, I'm a big fan! __________________ 180 w/ Tek 8 bulb T5 fixture 2 6105 Tunze w/ 7095 controller Tunze Wave Box

01/07/2008, 02:55 PM	#33
old salty Genius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Island of Misfit Toys Posts: 3,131	Very nice and very unique. The aquascaping in my tank was inspired by the cypress trees that I saw when I drove through Alligator Alley in Florida. __________________ "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: Out of the marine aquarium hobby

01/07/2008, 03:28 PM	#36
Big E Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Euclid, OH Posts: 4,281	That looks awesome..............I like your original design a lot too, but the new design gives it an original look & a cut above. One of the few that understand it's about design & not the corals. __________________ 80g Rimless Acropora System reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2197142&page=31 Ed

01/07/2008, 01:14 PM	#27
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Once again thank you all for your kind words you guys are awesome! broke1 yes they are live rock, i kept a damp towel on the rock especially ones with corals already attached. The tank is 36x36x24 and my wife also hated the wet floors and tables when i did mine hahahaaa.

01/07/2008, 01:58 PM	#29
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	Very nice! I really love it. Its perfect.

01/07/2008, 02:01 PM	#30
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Hey Fliger hows it going? Thanks buddy, i'd love to see your tank as well. We will definitely have to meet up sometime.

01/07/2008, 02:07 PM	#31
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	WOW invincible569 thank you very much, your tank has had a lot of influence on mine. That really means a lot coming from you! I appreciate it.

01/07/2008, 03:02 PM	#34
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	old salty, Very unique love it! there is just something about trees that inspires a natural look huh.

01/07/2008, 03:18 PM	#35
Purple Haze Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: TX Posts: 1,156	Very nice.

01/07/2008, 04:35 PM	#37
jamesdawson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I AM THE SEA Posts: 1,303	Very Clean! Awsome aquascaping man. Love the graceful arches that almost look like their floating in the water column. James __________________ Old Reefers Never Die, they just...join the crew! Current Tank Info: I'm expanding my reach

01/07/2008, 06:23 PM	#38
RWillieK Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 594	by the way, its BONSAI (not bonzai) and its pronounced "bone-sigh" Very nice looking though! Robbie __________________ Five out of Four People have Trouble with Fractions. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon display, 40 gallon sump, 20 Gallon Fuge, AquaController Jr w/ Serial upgrade, Velocity T2 Return, Modified ASM G2 Skimmer, 2 x 150w 14K MH, Coralife Ca Reactor, DIY Kalk Reactor

01/07/2008, 06:37 PM	#39
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Thanks Robbie for the correction, i just know Bonsai or "bone-sigh" is the miniature trees Mr Miyagi or "mee-yah-gee" works on. Hahahahaaa lol Thank you all for your positive comments i really appreciate it! I now feel better about the decision i made to re aqascape my tank.

01/07/2008, 06:40 PM	#40
norwall Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ingleside,il Posts: 64	Yeah, very nice.

01/07/2008, 06:56 PM	#41
pimo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Amal in Sweden Posts: 27	Best aquascape i ever seen! I will try something like that for the right section of my tank i think.

01/07/2008, 06:58 PM	#42
Chad Vossen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 1,313	gah, i cant do this in my 20 long... i may just have to upgrade so i can do this kind of aquascape... __________________ Chad Vossen Current Tank Info: just a bunch of fish :)

01/07/2008, 07:03 PM	#43
glassbox-design Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SF Posts: 3,041	crazy4acros ygpm __________________ GLASSBOXDESIGN the modern reef blog LEDs are a 50,000 hr investment. Choose wisely. Current Tank Info: ...a new glassbox is coming

01/07/2008, 07:27 PM	#44
RWillieK Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 594	I have been training bonsai for a while, and hate when people misuse/mispell bonsai. Lots of people don't understand the hobby. Robbie __________________ Five out of Four People have Trouble with Fractions. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon display, 40 gallon sump, 20 Gallon Fuge, AquaController Jr w/ Serial upgrade, Velocity T2 Return, Modified ASM G2 Skimmer, 2 x 150w 14K MH, Coralife Ca Reactor, DIY Kalk Reactor

01/07/2008, 08:08 PM	#45
das75 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,269	Crazy4acros, that is some of the nicest aquascaping I've ever seen!

01/07/2008, 08:19 PM	#46
i2ik Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 694	That is one of my favorite aquascape now! Looks Perfect! Dont change a thing! __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 600G system in the remaking, back to square one, learning in process!

01/07/2008, 08:32 PM	#47
jamesdawson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I AM THE SEA Posts: 1,303	It can also be said that many reefs in nature have lots of overhang. I just noticed its a peninsula type tank, making it even more of a challenge to aquascape. Definitely a home run! James __________________ Old Reefers Never Die, they just...join the crew! Current Tank Info: I'm expanding my reach

01/07/2008, 08:46 PM	#48
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	If your ever near Monterey, please look me up. I would love to hire you to aquascape my tank. Just plain awesome! __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

01/07/2008, 09:08 PM	#49
drouner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 668	Really nice and unique. I like that floating LR. We've seen a few more open tanks as of late, this tank one of them. I wonder if we will see a trend or a few more go in this direction. Again, a real nice aquascape. __________________ Doug I'm just happy to be here! It all started with a 10 gallon Wal Mart FW combo. Current Tank Info: Old school Oceanic 58 gallon mixed reef

01/07/2008, 09:22 PM	#50
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Thank you so much guys! I noticed a great looking shadow of the aquascape when the morning sun hits the tank so i snap a shot of it. MORNING SHADOW