Aquascaping - did I do okay?

the lars · 10/22/2020, 07:41 AM

hey guys,

after a few years I'm getting back into the hobby with a Aqua Medic 500xd
The dimensions are 49 inches wide, 25,6 inches deep and 21,6 inches high.

I bought dry Caribsea life rock and scaped something up - highest point of the aquascape sits at about 11 inches.

Here is a small video, which should be uploaded in a couple of minutes:
https://youtu.be/MwaCi5mLrxg

my phone is pretty crappy

thank you

Vinny Kreyling · 10/22/2020, 09:12 AM

Looks OK to me.

Michael Hoaster · 10/22/2020, 01:43 PM

Love it! Consider adding one live rock to seed the life rocks. This will help speed up the cycle and add biodiversity.

xlayedoutx · 10/22/2020, 11:55 PM

I like it. Looks pretty close to mine.

the lars · 10/23/2020, 03:42 AM

Yea will think about some pieces of rock in the sump. Not really keen on adding them to the display directly..too much risk of pests getting in. Now I just have to wait for the PVC to arrive and my Clarisea SK3000..try to keep it clean this time around

Ordered 40lbs of Caribsea shapes, and 40lbs of the normal rock. Next time I would choose 40lbs shapes, 20lbs rock and maybe 20lbs from Real Reef Rock to add some plates.

10/22/2020, 07:41 AM	#1
the lars Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 136	Aquascaping - did I do okay? hey guys, after a few years I'm getting back into the hobby with a Aqua Medic 500xd The dimensions are 49 inches wide, 25,6 inches deep and 21,6 inches high. I bought dry Caribsea life rock and scaped something up - highest point of the aquascape sits at about 11 inches. Here is a small video, which should be uploaded in a couple of minutes: https://youtu.be/MwaCi5mLrxg my phone is pretty crappy thank you __________________ Best regards, Lars

10/22/2020, 09:12 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 6,853	Looks OK to me. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, RD 3 Speedy 80 Watt, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

10/22/2020, 01:43 PM	#3
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,333	Love it! Consider adding one live rock to seed the life rocks. This will help speed up the cycle and add biodiversity. __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

10/23/2020, 03:42 AM	#5
the lars Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 136	Yea will think about some pieces of rock in the sump. Not really keen on adding them to the display directly..too much risk of pests getting in. Now I just have to wait for the PVC to arrive and my Clarisea SK3000..try to keep it clean this time around Ordered 40lbs of Caribsea shapes, and 40lbs of the normal rock. Next time I would choose 40lbs shapes, 20lbs rock and maybe 20lbs from Real Reef Rock to add some plates. __________________ Best regards, Lars