Rescaped...opinions?

Just wanted to update this post as I have added a few fish, changed the lighting over, and added an AC110. Its still the same basic formation, a little changed as I had to catch 2 holding demasoni females, so I just threw it back together, but you get the idea. heres an updated shot with the new lighting

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Remove the plants from the top of the rocks add another layer or 2. Then scatter a few of the rocks around in the sand. Then take some of those vals place them behind the rocks so they will grow out behind. If they are Val. americanas they should reach the top of the tank if they are corks then they won't so place a few clumpings of the corks on either side and get some Val americans to fill in some in the back (can't rally tell from the pic which val they are).

Okay just glanced at the third page.....

Add the Vals and the layers of rocks and you got it.
 
The new lighting is awesome! What lighting system is there now?
Having all rocks of the same type was a great idea. I prefer to see one side of the rockwork a little bit higher than the other; it creates a more natural look, IMO. But it is looking very nice, anyways.
 
Thanks guys for the advice. I threw the rocks back together, as I had them stacked a littler higher on the left before, I do like that look better. When I get a chance, I will change up the formation some so it is higher on the left side. I needed the corner somewhat free so I can get to algae buildup. I have a chase lounge setup next to the tank and I see it from the side a lot. So, I needed that side open for me to run my mag float through there.

I have thought about moving the rocks to break it up, but I cannot bring myself to do it. My 40g is setup that way with holey rock. I have a rock pile left, space, center, space, and right.... I have a male chewere that claims the left, mbamba that claims the middle, and a albino socolofi that claims the right. The chewere is ok about fish in his area, the mbamba is a little less tolerant, and the albino does not let ANY fish near his area. Keeping the tank setup in this way stakes out specific territory. It allows me to have 3 males for right now in that tank. But, my 55g is an exception. the way it is setup, they have places they can hide(crevices) but they are open-ended. Not one fish in my 55g claims ANY territory permanently. They all swim like a community tank for the most part. There is minimal chasing and rarely any fights. I don't want to change it to 3 seperate rock piles and end up with 3 males claiming areas and causing stress....maybe if there is an aggression outbreak I will change it....

Efors, I have stumbled onto the holy grail of lighting. I had xmas cash and bought a few lights to test them out. acitinic, 10k, etc. The best light is the cheapest light! I got a GE Aqua Rays Fresh/Salt 24'' bulb from lowes for $6.47. It is bright, but not obnoxious. Best of all, all of my fish glow! It really brings out their colors. They look awesome with this light.. I went to lowes and I now have 2 dual 24'' lights on my tank.... I am gonna build a canopy soon to complete the look... I suggest to anyone, just try this bulb and u will not be disappointed... I did some research and the light is 9325k...perfect
 
Man, I can't believe what the lighting is!!! So, you put 4 of those bulbs; right?
 
Keep the long wall just take a few single rocks and place them out front on the sand bead to make it look like some tumbled down.
 
efors, yup. 4 24'' bulbs. They are GE Aqua Rays. Specifically the Fresh/Salt. Sold at my local lowes for 6.47. try them if u can. you'll be amazed...

Sounguru, that is actually a good idea. IDK if i can do it though. The rocks are quite large. I may give that a try. if you look at the right side of my tank, I have a rock lengthwise and that barely fits. I may take a few off the top of the right side and litter them along the bottom....stay tuned, lol...
 
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