My new rock setup.

**chinhl** · 9th Nov 2008, 22:24

Dear all,

After a tired 180cm tank, now wanna move into a simple, but hard to setup tank - THE ROCK!!! Got myself almost whole to move in and out several rock, finally come out with this idea, and hope other can give some opinion, therefore make it much nice looking tank.

**Shadow** · 10th Nov 2008, 00:34

Are you planning for iwagumi scape? If so, I suggest to put one big rock, much bigger than the rest as a main piece.

**YiDaLi** · 10th Nov 2008, 13:33

Originally Posted by Shadow

Are you planning for iwagumi scape? If so, I suggest to put one big rock, much bigger than the rest as a main piece.

Hi there bro Shadow, just to check with you. Iwagumi scape set up means only rocks no plants ya? Sorry to have asked a noob question

**EvolutionZ** · 10th Nov 2008, 13:45

iwagumi refers to rock scape. with the use of plants.

**Shadow** · 10th Nov 2008, 13:52

Iwagumi still using plants but the main focus of the scape is on rock formation. usually the plants that being used is foreground/short plants, sometime tall plant also being used at the back. The idea is to make the rock formation to be prominent.

**chinhl** · 11th Nov 2008, 15:23

Dear Shadow,

Yes, I am planning a Iwagumi setup in my tank. I am still looking for a suitable big rock to take over the left hand site rock formation.
Iwagumi is another project that I really looking forward to, something for me to relex myself while looking at the simple but manificent wild grass land. My six foot tank really make me dizzy while looking at it.

Anyway, really appreciate your help, and looking forward to let you all see the new setup after I found my "precious stone".

chin

**luenny** · 11th Nov 2008, 16:30

I agree with Shadow, the rock is too small. Your setup will look flat - if that's the look you're trying to achieve. Flat setup can be nice if you have a carpet of grass but if you're going to do without plants, I would suggest at least one bigger rock.

**YiDaLi** · 11th Nov 2008, 20:00

Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

iwagumi refers to rock scape. with the use of plants.

Originally Posted by Shadow

Iwagumi still using plants but the main focus of the scape is on rock formation. usually the plants that being used is foreground/short plants, sometime tall plant also being used at the back. The idea is to make the rock formation to be prominent.

Noted with Thanks guys!

**genes** · 11th Nov 2008, 20:15

Originally Posted by YiDaLi

Hi there bro Shadow, just to check with you. Iwagumi scape set up means only rocks no plants ya? Sorry to have asked a noob question

Iwagumi is a japanese term use to define the art of stones arrangement. Hence plants are not the emphasis. So it can be without plants.

Here is an example of an Iwagumi.

**genes** · 11th Nov 2008, 20:21

Originally Posted by chinhl

Dear all,

After a tired 180cm tank, now wanna move into a simple, but hard to setup tank - THE ROCK!!! Got myself almost whole to move in and out several rock, finally come out with this idea, and hope other can give some opinion, therefore make it much nice looking tank.

Your rock placements and the size of the large rocks are too symmetrical. Also, sometimes you have to use additional small rocks to back the bigger rocks so that they can sit up in a natural looking position.

**Jervis** · 11th Nov 2008, 20:59

Have fun searching for rocks... agree with the guys... you need a LOT MORE

**Aquaria One** · 12th Nov 2008, 21:34

ALOT more

**chinhl** · 13th Nov 2008, 10:14

Dear all,

Iwagumi also need that much of rock? I am still learning here... hehehe.. need advise from all the Guru here.

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**Mizu World** · 13th Nov 2008, 10:59

Originally Posted by chinhl

Dear all,

Iwagumi also need that much of rock? I am still learning here... hehehe.. need advise from all the Guru here.

It's not always the quantity of rocks that matters.
The sizes and placement is more important and you can choose suitable sizes based on the width and height of your tank.

An example, the use of more pieces but smaller rocks will project a deeper and more distant scape (especially if you have a tall tank).
Of course, you have to match the rocks with matching plants and livestock, in terms of size.

**David Moses Heng** · 13th Nov 2008, 11:02

I believe that the rocks are readily available in malaysia. In singapore, you can fiond them on sale at OTF at Pasis Ris Drive 12 or NA. Was there recently and saw a huge pile at good prices( about 3 gold coins per kg)

Originally Posted by chinhl

Dear Shadow,

Yes, I am planning a Iwagumi setup in my tank. I am still looking for a suitable big rock to take over the left hand site rock formation.
Iwagumi is another project that I really looking forward to, something for me to relex myself while looking at the simple but manificent wild grass land. My six foot tank really make me dizzy while looking at it.

Anyway, really appreciate your help, and looking forward to let you all see the new setup after I found my "precious stone".

chin