Rockscape opinions/thoughts

[sn4k33y3z]

Which scape do you like the best? As always, I'm open to suggestions and recommendations. I certainly have my favorite thus far between the two, but sometimes an outside opinion and eye can make a huge diffrence. Go easy on me, it's my first time (that's what she said LOL).
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[rdnelson]

1st one.


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[bycjoe]

rdnelson99;880327 wrote: 1st one.


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+1

 

[snowmansnow]

first one

 

[heathlindner25]

numero uno

 

[butchman]

number 1

 

[jimmystephens]

Yep #1

 

[saltbubbles]

Number 1

 

[sn4k33y3z]

I think it's unanimous LOL.

Would any of you add more rock?

Also, is it a good practice to use egg crate on the bottom of the DT to protect the glass or does this cause a build up of detritus?

Edit: Thanks for all the feedback ladies and gents!

 

[saltbubbles]

Wouldn't egg crate under sand bring the same problems that under gravel filters do? That's just a thought but then again I don't know much

 

[nrao2k12]

#1

 

[sn4k33y3z]

I've been curious why some do it.

 

[cotton101]

#2 on #2, more rock- more the better

 

[rdnelson]

Sn4k33y3z;880337 wrote:

Would any of you add more rock?

No I would add a tank. It holds water better.



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[rdnelson]

Sn4k33y3z;880337 wrote:

Also, is it a good practice to use egg crate on the bottom of the DT to protect the glass or does this cause a build up of detritus?

The egg crate will trap nasty stuff. Set the rock on the glass first then add sand. That way if you get a sand sifter they don't tunnel under the rock.




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[sn4k33y3z]

cotton101;880344 wrote: #2 on #2, more rock- more the better

Lol

 

[Reefplumber13]

#1

 

[hiimsean]

I like number 1 but I'd add more rock. My rockscape is "similar" and I wish I had more rock.

 

[sn4k33y3z]

Is adding more an esthetic desire or is it a matter of more surface area?

 

[glxtrix]

THe rock will act as a natural filter as well as holding more beneficial bacteria. Though I have seen very successful tanks with very little rock. At that point, it's purely aesthetics and what you want to look at