Bonsai Tree inspired Aquascape - Page 29

shandy_say · 11/17/2009, 01:14 AM

Any new pics?

james3370 · 11/17/2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shandy_say

Any new pics?

LOL

asmodeus · 11/18/2009, 10:07 PM

Love your tank man, Thinking Hard getting Rid of the 150 in wall and making a 36x36x24

earthboy17 · 11/18/2009, 10:11 PM

Did you see how your tank was featured at the MACNA talk on aquascaping by Dr. Whitby? Pretty cool stuff.

D' kingfisher · 11/19/2009, 08:38 PM

yeah what about new pics..lolz

Frick-n-Frags · 11/20/2009, 02:44 AM

feng shue meter = red line. that is wonderful looking. bonsai = my new favorite rock layout technique.

MarineGirl411 · 11/20/2009, 03:11 AM

Where did you guys get your flat rock at? I am looking around, but cannot find any.

malnurs · 11/20/2009, 04:54 AM

once this tank matures I garuntee you it is gonna be a TOTM

northbay-reefer · 11/20/2009, 10:19 AM

The guys in my club are trying the bonsai rock work too so stay tune for more tank using this style

I think the main reason why the bonsai style look so good is because bonsais are graceful and balanced.

Financial Panth · 11/20/2009, 12:01 PM

Great looking tank. Unique and natural looking.

WELL DONE!!!

james3370 · 11/20/2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by northbay-reefer

The guys in my club are trying the bonsai rock work too so stay tune for more tank using this style

I think the main reason why the bonsai style look so good is because bonsais are graceful and balanced.

i like that it still gives ya alot of sandbed for nas snails to thrive, sand sifting stars, etc

also, you can have intense lighting for light demanding SPS corals, yet still have plenty of shaded areas for low light zoas, etc

not to mention more "swim area" for the fishies

find it much more conducive to an actual reef that has caves & overhangs etc versus the old "pile of rock" approach

Step Johns · 11/20/2009, 12:25 PM

Your tank is absolutely amazing, love that the rock work only touches the sand in a few spots... amazing

MarineGirl411 · 11/20/2009, 02:34 PM

Where did you all get your flat rock???

northbay-reefer · 11/20/2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by james3370

i like that it still gives ya alot of sandbed for nas snails to thrive, sand sifting stars, etc

also, you can have intense lighting for light demanding SPS corals, yet still have plenty of shaded areas for low light zoas, etc

not to mention more "swim area" for the fishies

find it much more conducive to an actual reef that has caves & overhangs etc versus the old "pile of rock" approach

Yeah that is another reason I went to this style, I had a very matured 210 gal full of sps using the old style rock work and what I've found is after the corals are over grown, I can't clean or vacuum the sand bed. My tank becomes dirty and I start noticing corals dying off. This style will give me tons of access area to keep the tank and the sand clean. The fish love to swim in and around the caves too, they seem to be more active.

lechee12 · 11/20/2009, 09:34 PM

great looking tank!!! i was wondering why did you cut off the front part of your tunzes?

crazy4acros · 11/23/2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks you Guys!!! I had no clue that my Aquascape would be such a hit and a inspiration to many folks around the world. I am humbly faltered!! I am proud that my tank has been featured in a presentation for MACNA, and also glad that my aquascape has inspired all of you! Please understand that my tank still looks the same a the last couple months and i want to post pics when the tank is a little bit more grown out. Ill get photos up after the holidays, i can reassure you all that the tank is doing well and still thriving. Once again thanks for all the comments and exposure i really appreciate it!

thor

pisces4u · 11/23/2009, 02:28 PM

Here's another one for ya mate. You inspired my 10g bonsai nano:

keekalmatter · 11/23/2009, 04:33 PM

Beautiful Tank.

Sometime I will be setting up a 40B and you have inspired me as well to attempt a bonsai style reef.
Great tank and glad to hear its doing well.

crazy4acros · 11/23/2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pisces4u

Here's another one for ya mate. You inspired my 10g bonsai nano:

Looking good! i love your attempt to use star polyps to mimic grass! I was thinking the same but went for sand instead, just make sure to keep it away from the rockwork.

tahiriqbal · 11/23/2009, 08:48 PM

One word, LOVELY

superdragon · 11/24/2009, 01:32 AM

that rock formation is killer, the left side shot is cool

Canadian · 11/29/2009, 08:34 PM

Hey crazy4acros,

I just wanted to thank you for starting your thread and sharing your aquascaping with us. I always considered myself fairly attentive to detail when it came to my aquascaping and when you first started this thread I thought I was pretty satisfied with my aquascape at that time. I was re-reading this thread a few weeks back and I guess I had too much time on my hands so I ended up re-doing my aquascape about two weeks ago. Unfortunately I broke a few frags and caused a minor bleaching incident but here's what I ended up with:

tcmfish · 12/19/2009, 02:05 PM

Hey crazy4acros any update on the Apogon parvulus you have? You are the only person I know who has been able to keep them alive.

crazy4acros · 12/19/2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tcmfish

Hey crazy4acros any update on the Apogon parvulus you have? You are the only person I know who has been able to keep them alive.

I have just 2 survivors left doing great and eating well. I feed them Tetra Marine flakes and Dainichi pellets. Its interesting that i lost a few carpet surfing both Apogon parvulus and Apogon leptacanthus. I assume that they got spooked by the Anthias. They would constantly break up the shoaling amongst the cardinals and since the Apogon parvulus like staying out in the open close to the surface i'm thinking a few went up and out a bit too far.

I often wonder What would it be like if i had only made this tank dedicated to those spices.

crazy4acros · 12/19/2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Canadian

Hey crazy4acros,

I just wanted to thank you for starting your thread and sharing your aquascaping with us. I always considered myself fairly attentive to detail when it came to my aquascaping and when you first started this thread I thought I was pretty satisfied with my aquascape at that time. I was re-reading this thread a few weeks back and I guess I had too much time on my hands so I ended up re-doing my aquascape about two weeks ago. Unfortunately I broke a few frags and caused a minor bleaching incident but here's what I ended up with:

Canadian, Your very welcome and the aquascape looks great!!! I am sure the bleaching will subside and colors will be back in no time.

11/18/2009, 10:07 PM	#703
asmodeus SKIMMER WHORE Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,564	Love your tank man, Thinking Hard getting Rid of the 150 in wall and making a 36x36x24 __________________ Doesn't matter how much you have been reading, until you take the plunge. You don't know as much as you think. Moved from the WEST to the EAST Last edited by asmodeus; 11/18/2009 at 10:42 PM.

11/20/2009, 02:44 AM	#706
Frick-n-Frags Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: north central OH Posts: 10,740	feng shue meter = red line. that is wonderful looking. bonsai = my new favorite rock layout technique. __________________ Only Dead fish swim with the current. Current Tank Info: 2 50 gal tanks, sump, still BB

11/20/2009, 03:11 AM	#707
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	Where did you guys get your flat rock at? I am looking around, but cannot find any. __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

11/20/2009, 10:19 AM	#709
northbay-reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wine country Posts: 4,831	The guys in my club are trying the bonsai rock work too so stay tune for more tank using this style I think the main reason why the bonsai style look so good is because bonsais are graceful and balanced. __________________ go BIG or go home Current Tank Info: Tankless :D

11/20/2009, 02:34 PM	#713
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	Where did you all get your flat rock??? __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

11/17/2009, 01:14 AM	#701
shandy_say Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 625	Any new pics?

11/18/2009, 10:11 PM	#704
earthboy17 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Walnut Creek / Concord, CA Posts: 1,331	Did you see how your tank was featured at the MACNA talk on aquascaping by Dr. Whitby? Pretty cool stuff.

11/19/2009, 08:38 PM	#705
D' kingfisher Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: florida Posts: 108	yeah what about new pics..lolz

11/20/2009, 04:54 AM	#708
malnurs Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alabaster, AL Posts: 98	once this tank matures I garuntee you it is gonna be a TOTM

11/20/2009, 12:01 PM	#710
Financial Panth Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW burbs of Chicago Posts: 209	Great looking tank. Unique and natural looking. WELL DONE!!!

11/20/2009, 12:25 PM	#712
Step Johns Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 130	Your tank is absolutely amazing, love that the rock work only touches the sand in a few spots... amazing

11/20/2009, 09:34 PM	#715
lechee12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 214	great looking tank!!! i was wondering why did you cut off the front part of your tunzes?

11/23/2009, 01:45 PM	#716
crazy4acros Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 461	Thanks you Guys!!! I had no clue that my Aquascape would be such a hit and a inspiration to many folks around the world. I am humbly faltered!! I am proud that my tank has been featured in a presentation for MACNA, and also glad that my aquascape has inspired all of you! Please understand that my tank still looks the same a the last couple months and i want to post pics when the tank is a little bit more grown out. Ill get photos up after the holidays, i can reassure you all that the tank is doing well and still thriving. Once again thanks for all the comments and exposure i really appreciate it! thor

11/23/2009, 02:28 PM	#717
pisces4u Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rochester, NY Posts: 433	Here's another one for ya mate. You inspired my 10g bonsai nano:

11/23/2009, 04:33 PM	#718
keekalmatter Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 69	Beautiful Tank. Sometime I will be setting up a 40B and you have inspired me as well to attempt a bonsai style reef. Great tank and glad to hear its doing well.

11/23/2009, 08:48 PM	#720
tahiriqbal Sialkot Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manchester England UK Posts: 684	One word, LOVELY __________________ Tahir Iqbal Manchester UK Current Tank Info: 56cm x 56cm x 56cm

11/24/2009, 01:32 AM	#721
superdragon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 245	that rock formation is killer, the left side shot is cool __________________ Reef Envy 120 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2318191 Current Tank Info: Reef Envy 120g & 60g Rimless Cube

11/29/2009, 08:34 PM	#722
Canadian Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 1,367	Hey crazy4acros, I just wanted to thank you for starting your thread and sharing your aquascaping with us. I always considered myself fairly attentive to detail when it came to my aquascaping and when you first started this thread I thought I was pretty satisfied with my aquascape at that time. I was re-reading this thread a few weeks back and I guess I had too much time on my hands so I ended up re-doing my aquascape about two weeks ago. Unfortunately I broke a few frags and caused a minor bleaching incident but here's what I ended up with: __________________ Andrew --- "mens sana in corpore sano" --- Current Tank Info: SPS Dedicated 24x24x20 Trimless with Beananimal Overflow \| 20 g Sump \| Bubble King Mini 160 \| Biopellets in TLF Reactor \| ATI Sunpower 6 x 24W T5HO \| Vortech MP20 \| Tunze Nanostream 6025 \| Eheim 1260 Return \| GHL Profilux Standalone Doser

12/19/2009, 02:05 PM	#723
tcmfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,658	Hey crazy4acros any update on the Apogon parvulus you have? You are the only person I know who has been able to keep them alive.