Minimalist Aquascaping - Page 56

firsttank · 10/06/2011, 02:47 PM

I hope you like mine. 2009-2011

FTS - 2009 - 50g

FTS 1/22/2010 - 65g

FTS 9/1/2011 - 65g

bunzaroo · 10/06/2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shmoopy

I just redid mine. Im giving my sps alot of room to grow in on my little show tank.

I love your back wall! Is that GSP?? Awesome....

sponger0 · 10/06/2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shmoopy

I just redid mine. Im giving my sps alot of room to grow in on my little show tank.

Good lord man. It looks like a carpet on your back wall lol

biecacka · 10/06/2011, 06:45 PM

im planning on doing that on my bottom of my 220

battousai622 · 10/06/2011, 07:35 PM

firsttank, thats a very sexy tank =D

Shmoopy · 10/06/2011, 08:38 PM

That is GSP. I thought about scraping it off but it looks really nice like waves through tall grass and the LEDs make it glow.

myzislow · 10/07/2011, 10:51 AM

firsttank · 10/07/2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by battousai622

firsttank, thats a very sexy tank =D

Appreciate the nice words!!!! I try to keep it sexy. Since taking the last picture I have added a ledge on the side . I hope I can get my hands on a better camera soon.

RVANANO · 10/10/2011, 07:12 AM

Changed my scape around. Added a little bit more rock but I think it still qualifies as minimalist...

I sold off much of my coral during the hurricane as a jic so I will start aquiring new stuff soon.

launchnukes · 10/10/2011, 08:12 AM

thanks guys.

pics.

fts

right

left

MarineSniper · 10/11/2011, 04:42 PM

I just purchased a 135g and think I'm going to go with the minimalist approach as well on that tank. I like the island look of them

Shmoopy · 10/19/2011, 01:48 PM

q4hn vc

SaltwaterAdict · 10/22/2011, 05:12 PM

I wish they sold the gsp is sheets at the local fish store like they do with the backgrounds! lol Nice looking tank.

mc-cro · 10/22/2011, 05:20 PM

I just set this tank up about a week ago, the pics are right after set up so the water is still cloudy. I love the minimalist look, and lots of open sand bed. I have a very large clam that will go between the bommies.

Side view:

MarineSniper · 10/22/2011, 08:15 PM

That's one DEEP sand bed!

I'm using 1 40lb bag of Aragonite special grade to cover the entire bottom of mine. I'm done with deep cr%p traps. Nothing but an accident waiting to happen, imo

mc-cro · 10/22/2011, 08:25 PM

Its about 4". I have never had a problem in over 10yrs with a DSB.

The openness of the sand bed area will allow good flow and keep stuff from accumulating and rotting like what happens with some DSBs. plus I have enough flow that large portions of sand bed are always in motion keeping the top layer clear of detritus buidup.

A sand bed may of may not last forever, but if taken of, they can last a very long time.

MHG · 10/23/2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shmoopy

That is GSP. I thought about scraping it off but it looks really nice like waves through tall grass and the LEDs make it glow.

How did you manage that? Did you glue a frag to the back wall?

SaltwaterAdict · 10/23/2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunnyX

I try and keep it as simple and clean as possible:

dude you have some of the nicest looking tanks! great job sunny!

Shmoopy · 10/28/2011, 09:21 PM

The GSP started out as a silver dollar sized peice on a rock that eventually covered several big pieces and jumped to the back wall. I cut several inch strips from the back every few weeks for local members, you can see in the pic where i cut it.

I sold off the covered rocks and replaced them with what you see now. I have high end zoas on the left and high end sps on the right side now. I think it will grow in nicely.

hddtran · 11/03/2011, 07:16 AM

I am jealous, I like to have a rimless tank like you as as well.

ssminnow81 · 11/03/2011, 08:20 AM

luv that gsp

Snootch · 11/03/2011, 05:56 PM

SunnyX, one of my favorite tanks ......for sure.

bellis31 · 11/03/2011, 06:04 PM

I think mine qualifies.... Tank is still cycling so no fish or corals to look at...

theaquareef · 11/03/2011, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firsttank

I hope you like mine. 2009-2011

FTS 1/22/2010 - 65g

What sort of wrasse are those if you dont mind me asking?

Btw love the sps below the red digi

felixfish · 11/14/2011, 04:45 PM

Here is a before and after of my rock set up. Not as nice as everyone else's, but it's a start. I'm battling my green algae issues now.

10/10/2011, 07:12 AM	#1384
RVANANO SWAGON Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,404	Changed my scape around. Added a little bit more rock but I think it still qualifies as minimalist... I sold off much of my coral during the hurricane as a jic so I will start aquiring new stuff soon. __________________ Brandon "Your opinion is appreciated. Unless it's stupid" -Me Current Tank Info: "Nano" 300 peninsula reef in progress

10/10/2011, 08:12 AM	#1385
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	thanks guys. pics. fts right left __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system.

10/22/2011, 05:20 PM	#1389
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	I just set this tank up about a week ago, the pics are right after set up so the water is still cloudy. I love the minimalist look, and lots of open sand bed. I have a very large clam that will go between the bommies. Side view: __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire

10/22/2011, 08:25 PM	#1391
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	Its about 4". I have never had a problem in over 10yrs with a DSB. The openness of the sand bed area will allow good flow and keep stuff from accumulating and rotting like what happens with some DSBs. plus I have enough flow that large portions of sand bed are always in motion keeping the top layer clear of detritus buidup. A sand bed may of may not last forever, but if taken of, they can last a very long time. __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire

11/03/2011, 05:56 PM	#1397
Snootch Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 215	SunnyX, one of my favorite tanks ......for sure. __________________ Current Tank Info: Reef SAVVY 55 gallon 26" x 24" x 20"

10/06/2011, 02:47 PM	#1376
firsttank Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: detroit Posts: 231	I hope you like mine. 2009-2011 FTS - 2009 - 50g FTS 1/22/2010 - 65g FTS 9/1/2011 - 65g

10/06/2011, 06:45 PM	#1379
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	im planning on doing that on my bottom of my 220

10/06/2011, 07:35 PM	#1380
battousai622 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West LA Posts: 69	firsttank, thats a very sexy tank =D

10/06/2011, 08:38 PM	#1381
Shmoopy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 20	That is GSP. I thought about scraping it off but it looks really nice like waves through tall grass and the LEDs make it glow.

10/07/2011, 10:51 AM	#1382
myzislow Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,275

10/11/2011, 04:42 PM	#1386
MarineSniper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 554	I just purchased a 135g and think I'm going to go with the minimalist approach as well on that tank. I like the island look of them

10/19/2011, 01:48 PM	#1387
Shmoopy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 20	q4hn vc

10/22/2011, 05:12 PM	#1388
SaltwaterAdict Moved On Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Strongsville Posts: 3,208	I wish they sold the gsp is sheets at the local fish store like they do with the backgrounds! lol Nice looking tank.

10/22/2011, 08:15 PM	#1390
MarineSniper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 554	That's one DEEP sand bed! I'm using 1 40lb bag of Aragonite special grade to cover the entire bottom of mine. I'm done with deep cr%p traps. Nothing but an accident waiting to happen, imo

10/28/2011, 09:21 PM	#1394
Shmoopy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 20	The GSP started out as a silver dollar sized peice on a rock that eventually covered several big pieces and jumped to the back wall. I cut several inch strips from the back every few weeks for local members, you can see in the pic where i cut it. I sold off the covered rocks and replaced them with what you see now. I have high end zoas on the left and high end sps on the right side now. I think it will grow in nicely.

11/03/2011, 07:16 AM	#1395
hddtran Moved On Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 99	I am jealous, I like to have a rimless tank like you as as well.

11/03/2011, 08:20 AM	#1396
ssminnow81 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 112	luv that gsp

11/03/2011, 06:04 PM	#1398
bellis31 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,021	I think mine qualifies.... Tank is still cycling so no fish or corals to look at... __________________ 80g Custom + 29g Sump BM Curve 5 Skimmer - Eheim 1262 Return Pump 2 Vortech MP10wes + 2 Vortech MP40wes 2 Radion G3's + Apex Jr Controller + WXM