re-aquascaping

[scottayy]

also any suggestions on aesthetics are definitely welcome

 

[scottayy]

Actually I'm still not satisfied. The rocks look like something I found in a river and they're too cluttered. The sand is too tan, too.

I'm going to buy some marine sand in white and some of this rock:

ReefCleaners.org | Clean Up Crews and Macro Algae - Florida Reef Rock (50lbs - Free Shipping)

A lot of work, but it's not enjoyable if I'm not happy with it.

 

[nxb161]

Big improvement. I'm sure the gravel to sand swap wasn't too fun. I'd go for some real live rock, and ditch the plastic decor. I guess if you really like them, pick your favorite, like those two fish and set them ina cave of live rock or something.

 

[carey]

I also think it was a great improvement! the sand looks awesome!

 

[0o.Kelsey.o0]

That looks like some nice porous rock, you should look into getting some branching liverock too, those pieces are always the nicest!

 

[carey]

Actually I'm still not satisfied. The rocks look like something I found in a river and they're too cluttered. The sand is too tan, too.

I'm going to buy some marine sand in white and some of this rock:

ReefCleaners.org | Clean Up Crews and Macro Algae - Florida Reef Rock (50lbs - Free Shipping)

A lot of work, but it's not enjoyable if I'm not happy with it.

I just got a shipment of that base rock, it was huge! You can also special request pieces if you ask ahead. It was on sale for $85 for 50lbns which is a steal.

 

[scottayy]

I'm wondering why live rock if I don't plan on going corals or invertebrates? Doesn't the base rock turn into live rock with the nitrifying bacteria since my tank is already cycled.

I guess I'm saying I see no point in buying live rock.

Thanks for the compliments!

Carey, I got it for $85 too! Can it be broken into smaller pieces?

 

[nxb161]

You're right, it doesn't have to be live, dry base rock is fine too. I know before you had some dense looking rock that looked more like what you'd find in freshwater.

 

[scottayy]

Yeah some are pretty dense and not very porous. That base rock I linked above looks really nice. Can't wait to get it in my tank!

 

[nxb161]

That'll look really nice in the tank!

 

[carey]

if you want a specific size of rocks just email them, they are very accomadating i promise. I will be breaking some rocks, they are extremely porous and pretty light for their size. Perfect rock in my opinion. I added some to my 55g so I'm up to 80 lbs of LR in there. I'm saving another 45 of lr for my biocube.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

sorry to hijack the thread but is their rock light n porous im considering ordering from them than Marcos cuz its cheaper per lb

 

[carey]

look above wolf lol. Yes VERY porous. I'm very pleased

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

-_- i would miss that lol. could i request size for a 10g i dont wana end up with pieces that are huge yet to small also i want to be able to fill a good portion of my tank and stack up and make caves in it as well

 

[carey]

You can ask them that in an email when you order. They gave me exactly what I asked for.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

thank you sorry to hijack the thread your tank looks real nice btw

 

[scottayy]

Thank you wolfpack (what's your name?) and carey!

So another update.. the tan colored sand is growing on me. Canceled that order of white sand (luckily I ordered on sunday.. lol).

I think the tan sand I have with the blue background and some white rocks will look ace.

And I'm happy I don't have to do another substrate change (2 wins in 1).

 

[scottayy]

I'm wondering how long should I let this new rock sit in the tank when it arrives before I take the current rocks out?

Gotta let the bacteria get on the new rocks, right? How long would that take. I just changed substrate so there's probably little bacteria in that.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

im josh btw n i say let new rock sit for 2-3 weeks and wht ya doin with that old rock may i ask?

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

also did you get the rock yet pics would be nice i love pics lol