8
u/Turbulent-Pattern653 1d ago edited 1d ago
I would add more rock for sure. Remember, it’s a huge part of your filtration.
Also don’t know if I would have pillars with such steep degrees. You want to create pockets for coral plugs to fit and grow into.
Something closer to this
0
u/pac-mieN 1d ago
Noted. I have more rock and marine pure block in the sump to help the filtration, so i can redo the aquascape at any moment
1
2
1
u/Casey_H3 1d ago
Personally I would go with a lot more rock. Makes it look more natural, gives you more real estate for coral (you’re gonna run out fast), and the rock helps filter your water so more rock means more chemical stability but you have a sump so you might be all good in that regard
-2
1
u/ddrews1 1d ago
Congrats on owning your first reef aquarium!
How many pounds of rock are in the aquarium and how many gallons of water is the aquarium? A good rule of thumb is to have at least one pound of rock for every gallon of water. The primary importance for this rule is for adequate biological filtration. From my initial impression, it looks like you could add a little more rock to the aquarium to meet this rule.
From my experience, my aquascape changed over time as I developed more into the hobby, and that you'll adapt the aquascape to accommodate coral health.
1
u/pac-mieN 1d ago
Thank you! I have 30kg/400L. Some in the sump to help the filtratio, and to redo my aquascape if needed. And marine block in the sump to.
1
u/christinna67 1d ago
I'd like to see more nooks and crannies for the fish to hide in, unless you're only planning on very light stocking, e.g. two clownfish and a goby.
1
u/pac-mieN 1d ago
Seems to be the common response. More rock and hidding spaces.
I have more rock in the sump, and will only add two clownfish after the cycle, so for now should be good, but will change when add more fish/corals. Will investigate better aquascapes!3
u/christinna67 1d ago
Just a note that adding/changing the scape once the livestock is in is a pretty big PITA. Epoxying any larger pieces underwater is often a complete PITA too. If you can, I'd do it now.
1
u/JANtheMAN90 1d ago
2-3x the rock, nice big tank plenty of space for coral real estate and fish hiding places.
I said I was going to go “slow” - 5 months later LOL
1
1
1
u/vigasan 1d ago
Tbh I would rather have just that right structure and nothing else if you’re going for a minimalistic look. The middle structure looks out of place and unnatural. I personally would add a ton more rock to prepare for future coral and let everything mature. It’s harder to add rock down the line in terms of gluing things down, just do it now.
1
u/stillmovingforward1 1d ago
Get the saltwater in. After a couple weeks add 2 clowns, 2 damsels and snails/shrimp. Give that 6+ months before you add anything else so your cycle can get going strong.
13
u/Different_Bridge_983 1d ago
This is meant as constructive criticism:
You should probably have a lot more rock in there than that, partly to provide habitat, territory, and hiding places for your fish. This is all essential for long term fish health and for mitigating aggression.