Do you have nice aquascaping? if so let's see it.. - Page 7

Mike de Leon · 12/26/2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by SunnyX

I have to say that of all the tanks that I have seen yours is my favourite.
When my tank grows up it'll be like yours...

Mike de Leon · 12/26/2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally posted by NaH2Ofreak

Man that's clean! How do you do it? It's looks like it's just been set up. Including the sand!
Cleanliness is godliness they say....

Emoezekielsr5 · 12/26/2007, 08:23 PM

Open Space, Minimal Liverock for my 120. The Backwall will be covered in sps in a month once the tank is settled. It's only 6 weeks old.

aninjaatemyshoe · 12/29/2007, 10:31 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gasman059
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Originally posted by Big E
Here's more.......

short of kips and oregon that is the must beautifl scape around IMO.
Then again is all a matter of taste since that reef is not aN SPS.

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Originally posted by Big E
Yep, that's exactly the point...........the aquascape makes the tank outstanding. It has nothing to go with the types of corals. Sure, there's some nice colored dendros in there, but most of the stuff is bland colored & common softies, nems & clams.

Here is the thing that bothers me about this picture. The aquascaping is stunning, but this IMO is not a reef tank. This is clearly an example of someone buying a ton of livestock, slapping it in a nice big tank, arranging it to look pretty, and taking a picture. The dendronepthyas pretty much give this fact away. I have a really hard time believing that someone is able to have thriving dendros (non-photosynthetic and unable to compete well in a lighted environment) and creatures that need a lot of light in the same tank. It isn't impossible necessarily. But considering that very very few have managed keeping dendros in dedicated systems, it is extremely unlikely. This is merely an art piece that was only ever designed so that the creator could take a few pretty photos. While a good example of aquascaping, it is a terrible example for a reef tank.

ricks · 12/29/2007, 11:56 PM

Here's our 500...

mrbncal · 12/30/2007, 12:03 AM

THAT...IS....AWESOME

Big E · 12/30/2007, 05:30 AM

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Here is the thing that bothers me about this picture. The aquascaping is stunning, but this IMO is not a reef tank. This is clearly an example of someone buying a ton of livestock, slapping it in a nice big tank, arranging it to look pretty, and taking a picture. The dendronepthyas pretty much give this fact away. I have a really hard time believing that someone is able to have thriving dendros (non-photosynthetic and unable to compete well in a lighted environment) and creatures that need a lot of light in the same tank. It isn't impossible necessarily. But considering that very very few have managed keeping dendros in dedicated systems, it is extremely unlikely. This is merely an art piece that was only ever designed so that the creator could take a few pretty photos. While a good example of aquascaping, it is a terrible example for a reef tank.

Don't want to get off topic here but..........

Actually that tank is from a coral farming company that runs the system with natural saltwater piped in. They apparently are very environmentally conscious. They're propagating & selling those softies. http://www.cpfarm.com/

Here's an old thread about the company.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=166253

Apparently they are doing something right, as they're still in business five years later. Whether customers are having that same success I wouldn't know. I'd like to see an updated pic of that tank & I understand your sentiments.

Travis · 12/30/2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by ricks
Here's our 500...

OH MY LAWD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your tank is absolutely beautiful. I love the mature stags. Your tank just earned a spot as my computer wallpaper for a while. Very nice job.

Mike de Leon · 09/26/2010, 07:46 PM

bump!!!

Mike de Leon · 09/26/2010, 07:47 PM

We need to see new aquascapes!

thatguy559 · 09/26/2010, 07:57 PM

here is my 120g

and a side shot

Mike de Leon · 09/27/2010, 05:36 AM

I like your scape. However, not a big fan of frag racks in a DT and corals in the sand bedd. Other than that it looks great!

T Diddy · 09/27/2010, 06:03 AM

This is my tank as it sits now. I still have to put a little live rock in the middle of the display and add livestock,,,

Taqpol · 09/27/2010, 08:41 AM

My new 220, corals just started going in a month ago.

FTS

Left Island

Right Island

SDguy · 09/27/2010, 08:47 AM

4 years later, and I'm still happy with the pillar effect I decided to go with.

Mike de Leon · 09/27/2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by T Diddy

This is my tank as it sits now. I still have to put a little live rock in the middle of the display and add livestock,,,

Keep us posted on your tank! I have always wondered how scape like yours turn out after live stock goes in...

Mike de Leon · 09/27/2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Taqpol

My new 220, corals just started going in a month ago.

FTS

Left Island

Right Island

Lots of room for fish here. I am starting to like the 'minimalist' effect, looks very clean!

Mike de Leon · 09/27/2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

4 years later, and I'm still happy with the pillar effect I decided to go with.

Nice! Any pics before all the livestock went in? I will be redoing my tank soon and would love to copy yours if that's okay.

Here's my messy tank...

T Diddy · 09/27/2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike de Leon

Keep us posted on your tank! I have always wondered how scape like yours turn out after live stock goes in...

Will do. I have already purchased a few corals that are very eager to get into my tank...err wait. It's me that is eager!

SDguy · 09/27/2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike de Leon

Nice! Any pics before all the livestock went in? I will be redoing my tank soon and would love to copy yours if that's okay.

Thanks.

Old tank, but the same reef structure:

Kataro · 09/27/2010, 08:46 PM

Mine, still not full grown yet

Denadai · 09/27/2010, 09:06 PM

Mike de Leon · 09/27/2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

Thanks.

Old tank, but the same reef structure:

Amazing how it looks now!

Mike de Leon · 09/27/2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kataro

Mine, still not full grown yet

Love the rimless!!

Mike de Leon · 09/27/2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Denadai

This used to look like a frag tank

Those corals sure have grown with great colors to boot! What do you dose lately?

12/30/2007, 12:03 AM	#156
mrbncal Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Redding Posts: 671	THAT...IS....AWESOME __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: Rebuilding after a move - 75 RR AGA, Apollo LED, DIY Algae Scrubber filter

09/26/2010, 07:46 PM	#159
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 1,561	bump!!! __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: custom 70 gallon 36 X 24 X 20, 120 watt 1600 Maxspect R420R, 2- MP40. Vertex Alpha Cone 170 30 X 30 X 24 cube in the works!

09/26/2010, 07:47 PM	#160
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 1,561	We need to see new aquascapes! __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: custom 70 gallon 36 X 24 X 20, 120 watt 1600 Maxspect R420R, 2- MP40. Vertex Alpha Cone 170 30 X 30 X 24 cube in the works!

09/27/2010, 05:36 AM	#162
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 1,561	I like your scape. However, not a big fan of frag racks in a DT and corals in the sand bedd. Other than that it looks great! __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: custom 70 gallon 36 X 24 X 20, 120 watt 1600 Maxspect R420R, 2- MP40. Vertex Alpha Cone 170 30 X 30 X 24 cube in the works!

09/27/2010, 06:03 AM	#163
T Diddy Slayer of Mice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 1,340	This is my tank as it sits now. I still have to put a little live rock in the middle of the display and add livestock,,, __________________ America's best are not in America. Current Tank Info: 140 Gallon DSA in-wall, foam/rock wall, DIY LED, 40g sump, Precision Marine Skimmer, 100 gallon refugium, NO3, PO4,NH3/4 undetectable, Mg, Ca, KH...eeehhhhhh?

12/26/2007, 08:23 PM	#153
Emoezekielsr5 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 446	Open Space, Minimal Liverock for my 120. The Backwall will be covered in sps in a month once the tank is settled. It's only 6 weeks old.

12/29/2007, 11:56 PM	#155
ricks Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: portland,or Posts: 905	Here's our 500...

09/26/2010, 07:57 PM	#161
thatguy559 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oak harbor, washington Posts: 141	here is my 120g and a side shot

09/27/2010, 08:41 AM	#164
Taqpol Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 2,202	My new 220, corals just started going in a month ago. FTS Left Island Right Island __________________ ^ Click on my username and 'Visit Taqpol's Home Page!" to view my 220 gallon custom Miracles tank! -Alex

09/27/2010, 08:47 AM	#165
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 19,859	4 years later, and I'm still happy with the pillar effect I decided to go with. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 150g crashed reef. 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 20g clarkii clown cube. 15g QT.

09/27/2010, 08:46 PM	#171
Kataro Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,920	Mine, still not full grown yet __________________ ~Kataro Iro 22"x15"x12" Coldwater Reef 1" acrylic

09/27/2010, 09:06 PM	#172
Denadai Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,612