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paddyob
09-05-2010, 05:09 PM
Anyone have good pics?
the RC Bonsai thread (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1288059)
Canadian
09-05-2010, 06:05 PM
Here's mine. Incidentally I'm likely going to put this system up for sale in the near future.
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv223/argrant/UpdatedReefwithSandMarch282010.jpg
Milad
09-05-2010, 07:34 PM
whats with everyone and the bonsai look? doesnt appeal to me
mark0933
09-05-2010, 11:29 PM
What sized tank are you aquascaping, because there are things you can do in a large tank that would look like crap in a small tank and vice versa.
Mark
Canadian
09-05-2010, 11:43 PM
whats with everyone and the bonsai look? doesnt appeal to me
For me there were several reasons:
1) The dimensions of the smaller tank required a fairly central structure and in order to optimize placement for corals the "Bonsai" formation was an easy option.
2) The "Bonsai" formation allows for good water flow throughout and around the entire structure and minimizes contact with the sand leaving most of it exposed.
3) I was getting bored with other more traditional structures and this allowed me to try something different.
paddyob
09-05-2010, 11:46 PM
What sized tank are you aquascaping, because there are things you can do in a large tank that would look like crap in a small tank and vice versa.
Mark
48"x18" - 70 gallon
dsaundry
09-06-2010, 01:52 AM
Here is my first attempt using acrylic rods and epoxy... so far I like and more pics coming, My wife calls it an Aquatic Inukshuk. :biggrin:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=67276
reeferious
09-06-2010, 02:17 AM
gone down that path b/4 was influenced by takashi amano's minimalist display approach. did feel a sense of self satisfaction once i thought i had harmoniously balanced the few essential materials even though wife kept asking how soon i'll begin stuffing tank. in the end my innate desire to lay hands on every corals, rocks, plants won out and am glad to say i've not looked back since.
mattdean
09-06-2010, 03:59 AM
Here's my 125 gallon 5X2X20 peninsula. It's almost 6 months old.
http://www.mattdean.com/build/sixmonths.jpg
Wingin It
09-06-2010, 04:14 AM
Stunning tank...love it!!!
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