Hi prettyboy,
Your rockwork is actually quite nice. However, if you are a bit tired of the "end to end" wall sort of look, you might want to try removing some of the rock and going a bit asymetrical..That is, "justifying" the rockwork to one side of the tank, and leaving negative (empty) space on the other. This could create a unique look. However, some people don't like that look, inlcuding my girlfirend! I think it is cool, however! Or, you could open up the middle, as suggested above- this will create a more open look. If it were me, I'd make sure that NONE of the rock touches the back wall of the tank. This will create better flow patterns, room for your fishes to swim, and facilitate easier maintenence.
Try to think in terms of the way you intend to place inverts and corals on the rocks. Remember, that small Montipora frag will grow into a substantial colony over time, taking over considerable space. So be sure to leave some room for the corals to grow. In the end, you can get away with much less rock than you might think! You could even smash up some of the rock and make a rubble zone in the front, which will create an interesting and beneficial area for your fishes to forage among.
Good luck!
Regards,
Scott F.
Your rockwork is actually quite nice. However, if you are a bit tired of the "end to end" wall sort of look, you might want to try removing some of the rock and going a bit asymetrical..That is, "justifying" the rockwork to one side of the tank, and leaving negative (empty) space on the other. This could create a unique look. However, some people don't like that look, inlcuding my girlfirend! I think it is cool, however! Or, you could open up the middle, as suggested above- this will create a more open look. If it were me, I'd make sure that NONE of the rock touches the back wall of the tank. This will create better flow patterns, room for your fishes to swim, and facilitate easier maintenence.
Try to think in terms of the way you intend to place inverts and corals on the rocks. Remember, that small Montipora frag will grow into a substantial colony over time, taking over considerable space. So be sure to leave some room for the corals to grow. In the end, you can get away with much less rock than you might think! You could even smash up some of the rock and make a rubble zone in the front, which will create an interesting and beneficial area for your fishes to forage among.
Good luck!
Regards,
Scott F.