Mr. Aqua 22g Saltwater build

[rickztahone]

Ricardo, in my opinion yes. If I were to be doing what you are I would go with aquascape #1 and remove the small middle rock. This will get more negative space and give more room for coral growth. Just my opinion. 9/10 times people end up starting off with too much rock. Even if you don't house any SPS, you may be surprised how much an LPS can open up. Factor in that they will sting each other and that euphyllia especially, can sting up to 6" away, you will run out of room quickly.

Unfortunately, this was my impression too as well as my concern. The problem is that I really liked the scape, lol. However, I am a stickler for appearances, but not at the sacrifice of functionality. I will redo the scape and hope that it is as aesthetically pleasing to my eye, as well as functional.

I believe I may have asked this prior, but is the branching like rock on the left a concern with regards to having coral grow on it? Does it make it more difficult?

[zchauvin]

The rock on the left is perfectly suited for coral as it has many places to put any kind of branching lps/sps on it. The only thing is be careful with anemones on it, as once they get their foot lodged deep inside you will have trouble getting them out.

[rickztahone]

The rock on the left is perfectly suited for coral as it has many places to put any kind of branching lps/sps on it. The only thing is be careful with anemones on it, as once they get their foot lodged deep inside you will have trouble getting them out.

gotcha. both would be separated from each other. The placement will pretty much be determined by which of the two, euphyllias or RBTA needs more flow. The power head will be on the opposite side of the overflow and whichever needs more flow will be closer to that Vortech

[zchauvin]

gotcha. both would be separated from each other. The placement will pretty much be determined by which of the two, euphyllias or RBTA needs more flow. The power head will be on the opposite side of the overflow and whichever needs more flow will be closer to that Vortech

Whatever you do, put the anemones first. Ive always added them once the tank is cycled, but some claim the tank needs to be established for a few months before introducing anemones. I've seen anemones that are in close to no current and some in high flow areas. Doesn't matter where you put them, they will move. Best to let them pick a spot before adding any coral.

[rickztahone]

Whatever you do, put the anemones first. Ive always added them once the tank is cycled, but some claim the tank needs to be established for a few months before introducing anemones. I've seen anemones that are in close to no current and some in high flow areas. Doesn't matter where you put them, they will move. Best to let them pick a spot before adding any coral.

thanks. That was actually my plan of action.

[Debow]

I googled this scape kind of like your first idea. I like the cave that is to the right.
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[rickztahone]

I googled this scape kind of like your first idea. I like the cave that is to the right.
22G.jpg

Yeah, very similar. However, that tank has much shorter rock work, so I may try to implement this better in my scape. I will try again on that front

[Discus-n00b]

I prefer minimalist type structure in my reef tanks. I'd rather give the coral room to fill it up rather than the rock. Real coral reefs aren't all rock anyway, lots of coral structure. I'm not the biggest fan of the bumpy, branching type of rock but it should work no different provided you can attach the coral in the nooks and crannies like you want. For my next build, or upgrade I've actually considered going full plate type rocks myself.

[rickztahone]

I prefer minimalist type structure in my reef tanks. I'd rather give the coral room to fill it up rather than the rock. Real coral reefs aren't all rock anyway, lots of coral structure. I'm not the biggest fan of the bumpy, branching type of rock but it should work no different provided you can attach the coral in the nooks and crannies like you want. For my next build, or upgrade I've actually considered going full plate type rocks myself.

I should send some your way. The free rock I got, most were full plate rocks. Largest one was roughly 10" across

[Debow]

I know you got the rock for free but have you thought about starting fresh with some new rock that give you more sizes to work with?Expand your horizons? Maybe this selection and sized are not working for your size tank or your eye appeal. I request softball size pieces when I orders from BRS and they delivered.

[Discus-n00b]

I'd consider purchasing shelf pieces from you depending on the pieces and of course if I could make up my mind what tank I want to move into and where to get it from lol. My setup draws me to a peninsula build but no one sells peninsula ready tanks without going full custom. And it scares me to buy a rimless and drill it myself but the more and more I look at it, the more likely I need to do that....or go for a typical against the wall type setup. Ideally I'd love to at least double my volume just in the display but also considering something in the dimension range of 32-36x20x15.

Maybe I"ll send out for a few quotes, perhaps the prices will surprise me in a good way. I'm blaming you and Devon for driving this bus.

[rickztahone]

I'd consider purchasing shelf pieces from you depending on the pieces and of course if I could make up my mind what tank I want to move into and where to get it from lol. My setup draws me to a peninsula build but no one sells peninsula ready tanks without going full custom. And it scares me to buy a rimless and drill it myself but the more and more I look at it, the more likely I need to do that....or go for a typical against the wall type setup. Ideally I'd love to at least double my volume just in the display but also considering something in the dimension range of 32-36x20x15.

Maybe I"ll send out for a few quotes, perhaps the prices will surprise me in a good way. I'm blaming you and Devon for driving this bus.

Cut your own glass/acrylic and insert it in the back of the tank as an overflow, and voila! Peninsula style tank!

With regards to the rocks, I can ship them to you for whatever it costs to ship them but you can have them for free. Paying forward someone's generosity. However, keep in mind, they are kinda heavy. I can take pics if need be.

[rickztahone]

Well I got to say, I learned 2 things in the span of less than 5 days, first, I suck at drilling glass and second, I suck at CUTTING glass as well lol. I tried and failed to cut glass today. Bought a glass cutter and runner pliers and epically failed. That makes 2 glass panes I have broken in the last few days

[Bala de Plata]

Sorry to hear this Ricardo. Maybe j can free up some time to help? Or you going plan B..?

[rickztahone]

Sorry to hear this Ricardo. Maybe j can free up some time to help? Or you going plan B..?

Definitely going plan B. I doubt the tools I bought were made to cut this type of glass. I wanted to cut 1/4" glass, but even when I dropped down to one that was thinner (1/8"?), it didn't cut, so I gave up.

I got this tool:
http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Handle-S...***+oil+cutter

and this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-Glass-D...=runner+pliers

Got the oil too but no matter what I tried I failed, and failed miserably. I am probably resolved to go plan B which is to take the remaining panes of glass and have a pro cut them. That's $40 down the drain but lesson learned

I will however, attempt to drill the glass again, that I know I can do for sure.

Additionally, today I thought of switching something up with the tank. Will not finalize anything but it is a major overhaul to what my plans were. Still SW, but the schematics of how I was going to set it up is going to change dramatically.

Stay tuned.