Need aquascaping opinion

[Chiefmcfuz]

I was actually thinking of selling the big piece of rock in the left side of this picture. It kinda looks like a Sea fan or something. What do you think do I keep or do I get rid of it?. I was thinking if I did get rid of it that would be a nice place for a Carpet Anemone or leave it open for free space? iI like the wall of rock but could also use some room to move if you know what I mean.

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[noodleman]

you can always keep the rock but break it up into smaller pieces to aquascape

 

[steveo32]

I like the rock the way it is, becasue this leaves room to attach a few snaller things to it. but thats imo.

 

[House of Laughter]

I'd have to see the whole tank to decide that.

House

 

[michael stern]

I think you should replace the rock with one of the sunken pirate ships.
JK

 

[michael stern]

like this

 

[ezee]

Chief,

I agree with House, we should see the rest of your rock. That being said I really like the shape of that rock and would keep it myself. Throw it in a sump or bury it.

E

 

[fritz]

like this

Oh man I LMAO!!!!!

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

That rock's urgly, you should give it to me ASAP.:afro:


I love rock this shape for aquascaping because use less rock and more coverage for hiding bulky equipments.

Actually, if you don't mind, I can trade you with a bulb shaped rock. I need to cover the super big motor of the Super Skimmer

 

[DevIouS]

:teeth:

:biglaugh:

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

House this is the best I can do.Colt coral is the center of the tank.

 

[loismustdie]

hmmmmmm, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Look at the pros and cons. Leave it there, more places to glue stuff. If it's not there, you can do your anenome thing. I also wouldn't put an anenome (I really don't know how to spell that) in a reef. Personal preference. I've seen lots of guys do it and be very successful. I personally don't like to lean rock against the glass to make cleaning the glass easier.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Chris I admit it I liked the look when I first set up the rockwork but then I realized that there was no real open space in the tank.

 

[Quang]

I like the rock chief...who says everything has to be symmetrical? And again, a lot of stuff you can glue to that big ole sucker....in time with all sorts of stuff on it, you won't even notice that big rock under all your corals.

 

[ezee]

Chief,

If you want more open sand maybe you should stack up instead of remove. The right side of your tank looks like you might be about to get a stable platform and put one of the larger rocks from the left side on top.

Maybe even that rock pointing up like an opening shell.

E

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Ok I am goming to move some of the rocks on the rt side to the left and either break up that big monster or get rid of it. I want some room on each side.

 

[jhale]

I like the rock. If you decide to get rid of it I'll trade you some sps for it, or a big frilly shroom.

you might want to try using it to make a ledge, that's what it looks perfect for.

 

[chasesng]

i'd be inclined to move the big rock into the center...or just a little off center. then build up to it from either side. u can also put a smaller rock or 2 in front of it as a ledge to hold some coral. then u could have a stacked coral display (properly spaced of course.

the other thing that would do is create some depth or contrast going front to back. break up the straight line 'thang' that tends to happen

also, a flat perpendicular surface like that can be a cool spot for crabs or other cleaner to scale or crawl about on. i've got some "sally crabs" that are fun to watch splayed out on similar surfaces.

just my two cents worth