So i setup a new tank and added a rock as my center piece, (might move it to the left or right) It had to go first as it weighs a TON. But im not exactly sure what i want to do with it, It has 3 layers ( base, then a layer on the left and another on the right. I do know that all my equipment will be going on the left, but im not exactly sure how i want to plant this tank. I definitely want some ground cover, and anubias, but more than that im not exactly sure what to do, Maybe some suggestions would help, what would YOU do? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Something to consider with a large object like this is water flow and waste deposition - the less flow around this rock, the more likely that food and waste particles will settle around it. Consider it's placement in relation to your filter inlet/outlet to best avoid "dead zones". Personally, I like to use larger, taller object like this to cover up the presence of my equipment, to help keep a more natural look about my setup.
The only possible dead zone I’ll have will be a small section on the right, the pump im using does throw quite a stong stream. If i move it more to the left ill have a larger area that the pump doesnt move water, if i move it to the right ill have a dead zone in the corner of the tank( really dont want to struggle with that as it has a layer above the corner) But for the time being im just running a corner filter to get everything cycled ( the filter is already established) i might add the internal later today or tomorrow, and leave that sitting for a couple of days before adding fish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nice rock Agree with @SalmonAfrica Use it to hide pipes and heaters etc. Also, hard to see exactly where in the tank you have placed it, but don't put it exactly in the middle of the tank Apparently focal points are more pleasing to the eye if they are placed on a 1/3 line.
Understand what he is saying, Use to have this rock on my desktop display tank with a few Ancistrus in it, but now its a ram tank so needed more space. It’s right up front to the glass ( about 2cm clearance to the front and 6cm clearance to the back) The top makes a ledge so it looks closer than it is to the back, I might even add 2 filters to the tank if i REALLY have to move the rock to somewhere where im going to have a large dead zone. Its a 100L tank and ill be running a 500l/h filter on it, so if i add another one ill be getting 10 turns an hour, which I normally aim for. The tank will only be dedicated to a pair of Kribs, might add some other fish as soon as it’s fully planted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Use wavemakers to create water flow around the rock. http://www.nanoaquatics.co.za/product/sobo-wavemaker-wp-50m/
My filters cost me R64 ea, thats why im not going with a wavemaker. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nice rock Kribs and plants could be a bit of a gamble .. they like to rescape the tank when they have fry. So make sure you have well planted plants. Rock is great but not the be-all of the tank. I would say pick a side and go for it. If you are looking at taking pics of the kribs with fry ... well then be a krib and try and figure-out where they would want to "hide". Make sure that it is in easy reach of with your camera device ... always terrible when one can not get in for that perfect picture. On a long tank I would not go dead center unless you have the ability to create a depth perception ... cause all it does it create a hey I am a long tank look. Either left or right allows for future scaping on the other side or BIG growth. BTW that rock will be way more of a focal point in a cube than the long tank ... Later Ferdie
