New Aquascaping

I like the "mountain" on one side. Nice set up, caves, ledges etc.

 

Here's mine in my 55. I like it, but it took me a while to get the way I like. Also, IMO, you need a variety of sizes to get a good aquascape. Large pieces for the base, then medium ones to stack then smaller ones to fill in holes and gaps. Also, the type of rock will play a big role. Some rock doesn' t have as many nooks, holes and odd shapes. The odder the shape the better because it will fit into the other rock more easily then a plain, smoother rock.

 

One key to over all stability is to make sure the bottom (base) rock is on the bottom glass not on top of the substrate. There are two reasons for this. First, it eliminates large dead spots under the rock. Second, it eliminates shifting and crashing from age and/or fish and other creatures that dig. I used the gravity method and slight leaning on the back glass where-in you start to build up and then lean toward the back glass. I hope this gives you useful information.
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Ok guys so I got mad with how my tank looked and I re-stacked everything. After it clears up I will post pictures. Every one appears to be a live so its all good
Plus I get my T5 wed. and whole bunch of corals so I figured now would be a good time.

PS: Love to 3 pictures above, awsome **** guys; hope my tank can prosper like that some day.

 

So do I

 

Lucky Im going to start getting corals

 

Ok guys please tell me what you think. My gf helped me rearrange everything and I think I am happy now.

BEFORE:


AFTER:

 

You new layout looks much more natural. I attached a picture of my 90 gallon. My rock is just stacked and is for the most part stable. There is a few small rocks that are loose. This is like the 10th aquascape I have done in this aquarium lol. Everytime I have to move a rock for something I forget how it was and redo it lol. (pardon the grass growing in the sand and the dirty glass...tank needs a good cleaning again)

 

I very much like the structure on the left side and ride side looks ok. But that big rock in the middle left that connects 2 structures looks a bit unnatural imo.
How big is the tank, 125?

 

I'm constantly changing things around, my 55g currently looks like this & I'm pretty happy with it now: