Do I have too much rocks?

[pollex.jaypee]

I have mostly mbuna in here. Does the tank look really crowded with these rocks? Do you think I have too much? Thank you very much.

 

[Delapool]

Looks alright to me but I'm a fan of rocks

 

[Caliban07]

I like it. The more places to hide, retreat and explore the better in my opinion. And there is swimming space too.


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[pollex.jaypee]

Thank you very much for your insights!
I just find my rocks too cluttered, but I can't seem to imagine an arrangement where I can make them look neat while at the same time provide plenty of caves and hiding places.

 

[ReefGuy77]

I like the arrangement personally. I'd say it rocks

 

[pollex.jaypee]

Thank you!

 

[Brookster123]

I think it looks great, not an African guy, think so long as there's multiple territories/caves it should work.

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[ImACoolguy]

If anything I like this better than some of the barren Cichlid tanks. It looks nicer and gives them plenty of hiding places.


Caleb

 

[pollex.jaypee]

Thanks everyone! Yes, the cichlids seem to love the hiding places.

 

[Mebbid]

The amount of rocks looks fine. But the shape and texture of them clashes to make an unnatural look which might be whats bothering you.

Try taking a look at lace rock. Its all interestingly shaped and simple to stack to make caves. With enough of it you can make rock formations that looks more natural.

 

[Mebbid]

This is an old pic of the cichlid tank i used to have. Quite a bit more rock was added after this, but its a good visual of lace rock.

 

[Tbox]

I agree with Mebbid. IMO, lace rock and most Africans go well together.
The rock grips together nicely when stacking it up. Its fun to rearrange it after pwcs and give it a new look.
It helps raise the Ph too.
The downside is it is pricey.

 

[Tbox]

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[smithpants94]

Depending on where you are, lace rock can be a little pricey.. If the look is bugging you, maybe go for a rounded rock tank or a sharp rock tank.. I personally like how it's looking right now though


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[Mebbid]

Depending on where you are, lace rock can be a little pricey.. If the look is bugging you, maybe go for a rounded rock tank or a sharp rock tank.. I personally like how it's looking right now though


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I bought mine online. I think it was a little over $1 per pound. Not too bad of a price.

 

[smithpants94]

I bought mine online. I think it was a little over $1 per pound. Not too bad of a price.

I take that back then haha.. I wish I knew about that during my setup process


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[coralbandit]

This was when I had my 135g with Tangs;

Almost never too much rock!

 

[91gmcsub]

Texas holey rock!


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