*URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

[Fujisasuke]

Hello fellow AQnians,

Need help in deciding which of these scape should i go with for a iwagumi theme?

I know these rocks aren't exactly the iwagumi standard as they aren't sharp enough but will have to make do as i already bought them.

Do help me in making a decision! Thank you.

A)


B)


C)


D)


E)

[cephelix]

I quite like (A) as it makes the rocks on the left look like 1 bigger piece though you could build up the right slop more to accentuate the size.
The left rock I would lean it towards the right and sink it in more so it kind of looks like a few smaller pieces.
If you do try it out, post more pictures.

Kindest Regards,
Ali

[limz_777]

scape D for me

[Alvin Koh]

Prefer D

[felix_fx2]

D, come lets go GC together.

[cephelix]

outing to GC??
on!

[Fujisasuke]

I quite like (A) as it makes the rocks on the left look like 1 bigger piece though you could build up the right slop more to accentuate the size.
The left rock I would lean it towards the right and sink it in more so it kind of looks like a few smaller pieces.
If you do try it out, post more pictures.

Kindest Regards,
Ali

scape D for me

Thanks for your feedbacks guys.

D, come lets go GC together.

Haha, yup rocks are from gc. i like that it has alot of holes, aka "character".

[Fujisasuke]

By the way, just curious why you guys prefer scape D to the rest? and how can i improve on this?

Also should i put egg crates below the rocks to prevent them from sinking after a period of time?

[milk_vanilla]

I prefer D

[davincey]

D. The other 2 stones complement the central piece rather than distract from it.

[fireblade]

D .. looks good when not planted, but when planted, the 2 smaller rocks might be covered..

[Fujisasuke]

D .. looks good when not planted, but when planted, the 2 smaller rocks might be covered..

Planning to plants HC in front and japanese hair grass for the back.

[joe]

D has a central focus which is the big rock with the hole. Furthermore this is at the golden ratio position and people are immediately attracted to it. The other 2 rocks are good but do not outshine the main rock. Other than that, you might consider getting smaller rocks of the same kind and sprinkle them around the big rocks.

[benjidog]

I will go more with C then D.

Play around between C and D and build the slope upwards to the biggest rock. In the C setup, there's not much of a slope.

Keep the Biggest rock at 1/3 off centre (from the right).
Any way to play around so that the angle of the rocks can be aligned in the same direction.

A & B don't appeal because the rocks point in different direction, balance not there.

[benjidog]

Just for your reference.

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ht=rocky+setup

[Fujisasuke]

D has a central focus which is the big rock with the hole. Furthermore this is at the golden ratio position and people are immediately attracted to it. The other 2 rocks are good but do not outshine the main rock. Other than that, you might consider getting smaller rocks of the same kind and sprinkle them around the big rocks.

I will go more with C then D.

Play around between C and D and build the slope upwards to the biggest rock. In the C setup, there's not much of a slope.

Keep the Biggest rock at 1/3 off centre (from the right).
Any way to play around so that the angle of the rocks can be aligned in the same direction.

A & B don't appeal because the rocks point in different direction, balance not there.

Just for your reference.

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ht=rocky+setup

Thanks for the advice and feedbacks, i am actually thinking of using egg crates on support the main rock and lift it higher to try and cover 2/3 of the tank's height.

[Urban Aquaria]

Just a quick point to add... do check the water flow paths in the tank too, large rocks and objects tend to block flow in certain areas. I've found that plants in low circulation areas tend to grow slower and are more susceptible to algae issues.

[Fujisasuke]

Just a quick point to add... do check the water flow paths in the tank too, large rocks and objects tend to block flow in certain areas. I've found that plants in low circulation areas tend to grow slower and are more susceptible to algae issues.

Thanks for the tip bro, i'm planning on having the input and output (Lily pipe) at the left side of the tank. Therefore, the water flow should be flowing left to right.
Will the flow be alright?

[Urban Aquaria]

Thanks for the tip bro, i'm planning on having the input and output (Lily pipe) at the left side of the tank. Therefore, the water flow should be flowing left to right.
Will the flow be alright?

Should be okay, maybe consider angling the rock so that the larger surface can face the front abit more, hopefully that can create a narrower cross section for the water to flow around (instead of getting diverted or blocked).

The area with the lowest circulation is usually directly under the lily pipe, so for that area its probably better to plant lower demand plants that don't require as much nutrients or Co2.

[Shadow]

what is the tank dimension?