Lace Rock Rescape

rk923 · 01-14-2013, 09:55 PM

Here is what we have to work with... Its a 55g tank with 4 Pearl Gouramis, 4 Ottos, and 1 SAE. I want to get some GBR in the tank but I want them to be happy so I was going to pick up some lace rock to put in the tank for them. I have been wanting to get some hardscape for the tank anyway since i have none and I feel like my tank is missing something... What do you think about adding the rock? I wanted to get some foreground plants as well, micro sword, blyxa japonica, or some chain sword possibly. Any rescape suggestions would be awesome! i just feel like I am at a dead end..

**ngrubich** · 01-14-2013, 10:31 PM

It could look kinda cool with the lace rock built up in a slope in one of the back corners and have some java fern sticking out between the pieces. But then you'd have to do something with some of the stemmed plants; I would suggest moving the large plant in the middle towards the back (unless there is another sword in the back, it kinda looks like it) to free up some of the space in the middle for some groundcover.

rk923 · 01-15-2013, 02:05 AM

There is one massive sword right up against the back of the tank in the center and then there are 3 smaller ones in front of it... I am thinking of getting rid of all of them but one and then relocating it. As far as the stem plants go.... No idea yet. i was going to put the chain or micro sword in two patches on either side of the sword, but now I kind of want to go with some GBR and hardscape. I might just get rid of half of the stem plants as well..

Thanks for the input ngrubich! I appreciate it!

rk923 · 01-20-2013, 07:00 PM

I have rescaped the tank and purchased 20lbs of Lace Rock. Now I just need to figure out how to lay it out... I have played around with the rocks a little bit, trying to figure out what looks good. I would love some ideas and input from all of you who are more experienced than me! This is my first try at hardscape with rocks; I have always used driftwood before. Here are some pictures.

rk923 · 01-20-2013, 07:02 PM

New Scape 1/19/2013:

The lace rock I bought:

Layout 1:

Layout 2:

rk923 · 01-20-2013, 07:04 PM

I was thinking of putting a majority of the rock on the left side of the tank with a few spread out going to the right side of the tank. I Might have to get rid of some more plants so it doesn't look to crowded... not sure.

rk923 · 01-20-2013, 11:48 PM

No one had any input.... I have been looking thru the aquascaping forum and have found a few ideas, i will just figure something out for now.

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Mahlady · 01-21-2013, 12:03 AM

nice rocks

rk923 · 01-21-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahlady

nice rocks

Why thank you! Any suggestions on what arrangement to go with?

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rk923 · 01-21-2013, 09:59 PM

Got the new scape done with the rocks in. I think it turned out pretty good, pictures to come soon!

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crowndroyal · 01-22-2013, 04:12 PM

where can I buy this stuff in bulk online as the landscaping places i went to here do not carry this or lava rock.

rk923 · 01-22-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crowndroyal

where can I buy this stuff in bulk online as the landscaping places i went to here do not carry this or lava rock.

I got it from my lfs here in west Michigan. I did find some online with a quick search for "lace rock for sale"

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rk923 · 01-22-2013, 08:22 PM

Here are the pictures of what I did with incorporating the lace rock into my new aquascape. Now I just need to order up some GBR's Would love to know what you guys think! Thanks!

01-14-2013, 09:55 PM	#1
rk923 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 135	Lace Rock Rescape Here is what we have to work with... Its a 55g tank with 4 Pearl Gouramis, 4 Ottos, and 1 SAE. I want to get some GBR in the tank but I want them to be happy so I was going to pick up some lace rock to put in the tank for them. I have been wanting to get some hardscape for the tank anyway since i have none and I feel like my tank is missing something... What do you think about adding the rock? I wanted to get some foreground plants as well, micro sword, blyxa japonica, or some chain sword possibly. Any rescape suggestions would be awesome! i just feel like I am at a dead end..

01-21-2013, 12:03 AM	#8
Mahlady Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northern IL. Posts: 84	nice rocks __________________ Taking life one day at a time

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01-14-2013, 10:31 PM	#2
ngrubich Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 463	It could look kinda cool with the lace rock built up in a slope in one of the back corners and have some java fern sticking out between the pieces. But then you'd have to do something with some of the stemmed plants; I would suggest moving the large plant in the middle towards the back (unless there is another sword in the back, it kinda looks like it) to free up some of the space in the middle for some groundcover.

01-15-2013, 02:05 AM	#3
rk923 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 135	There is one massive sword right up against the back of the tank in the center and then there are 3 smaller ones in front of it... I am thinking of getting rid of all of them but one and then relocating it. As far as the stem plants go.... No idea yet. i was going to put the chain or micro sword in two patches on either side of the sword, but now I kind of want to go with some GBR and hardscape. I might just get rid of half of the stem plants as well.. Thanks for the input ngrubich! I appreciate it!

01-20-2013, 07:00 PM	#4
rk923 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 135	I have rescaped the tank and purchased 20lbs of Lace Rock. Now I just need to figure out how to lay it out... I have played around with the rocks a little bit, trying to figure out what looks good. I would love some ideas and input from all of you who are more experienced than me! This is my first try at hardscape with rocks; I have always used driftwood before. Here are some pictures.

01-20-2013, 07:02 PM	#5
rk923 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 135	New Scape 1/19/2013: The lace rock I bought: Layout 1: Layout 2:

01-20-2013, 07:04 PM	#6
rk923 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 135	I was thinking of putting a majority of the rock on the left side of the tank with a few spread out going to the right side of the tank. I Might have to get rid of some more plants so it doesn't look to crowded... not sure.

01-20-2013, 11:48 PM	#7
rk923 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 135	No one had any input.... I have been looking thru the aquascaping forum and have found a few ideas, i will just figure something out for now. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

01-21-2013, 09:59 PM	#10
rk923 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 135	Got the new scape done with the rocks in. I think it turned out pretty good, pictures to come soon! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

01-22-2013, 04:12 PM	#11
crowndroyal Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: sarnia Posts: 34	where can I buy this stuff in bulk online as the landscaping places i went to here do not carry this or lava rock.

01-22-2013, 08:22 PM	#13
rk923 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 135	Here are the pictures of what I did with incorporating the lace rock into my new aquascape. Now I just need to order up some GBR's Would love to know what you guys think! Thanks!