Criticize the rockwork for my planted tank!!!

[jcardona1]

thx man! its just some black gravel for now. i will be using the appropriate black substrate for planted tanks eventually

 

[Pwn]

I don't like the open space in the middle on the last set up. Try the tallest rock dead center and space the others going outward tallest to shortest. I think I might have an ocd for things being even/symmetrical though

 

[jcardona1]

bump. anymore input?

 

[slowef]

JC, i personally like some "elevation" change... maybe an elevated Stonehenge of sorts?? Do you have any "trees" in mind??

 

[alcohologist]

I think the third layout is best, but maybe with a few of the rocks taken out. minimalism FTW.

 

[alcohologist]

ooh, stonehenge! i'm so going to start looking for appropriate rocks to make that.

 

[Frostyone]

I like this one

 

[jcardona1]

thx guys. still not sure which setup i like. i like the 2nd one, but i also like the 3rd one now that i have a few more ideas. i also posted this on plantedtank.net and man these guys are techincal!!

somebody gave me a link that talks about 1:1:6 viewing ratio. seems like i have a lot more research and planning until my design is final

 

[oOMO3NOo]

i like the last one the most.

i like that the big rock is roughly in the "ratio" 1:1.6 that gives a good place for the eye to rest on. i would run your ground cover all the way to the back wall in the dead space. then make your background plants create a V shape with the point of the V being the ground cover on the back wall and getting taller as it goes to the sides. this is just my opinion....hope it helps

 

[jdiidy271]

i like it!