This arrangement is typical of what can be done with elements of Aquaroche reef system:

Structures: pillars, backgrounds, grottoes, build the structure of decor on which can be included eco reef plates rocks or live rocks.

The result is an open decor, with many hiding places, grottoes, overhangs, using a good volume of the aquarium and creating a nice aquascape.

It leaves easy passages for fish, many territories, good penetration of light, different levels for corals and a good water circulation.

This kind of decor could seem a bit light and simple at the beginning (weight of rocks is around 10 % of water volume), but once corals have grown, it looks like a genuine natural reef.

Click on design to see positions of rocks.

This setting up uses, on the back and on the sides, reef system elements in height 45 cm, rather far from one another, linked together on the top buy rocks (put vertically). Foreground: pillar in height 48 cm; bridges and arches link the back and the front part.

Decor on photo (2007) has been slightly modified: pillar moved to the left.

Vidéo : 'plongée dans un aquarium récifal' (diving in a reef aquarium) was partly made inside the aquarium and you visit like fish would do.

Daniel's blog.

Daniel is a very activ member of Limoges association: SATL, and you will find other photos of his aquarium on their website.

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This 1200 litres aquarium has been set up by a reef keeper in Normandy; sales and advice by Nautilea shop (27)

Photo after 10 months.

Examples for reef aquariums.

Reef aquarium - aquarium / double sided 200 x 60 x h 60/70 cm - visible on all sides. (980 Ko)

Marine water - aquarium / 300 cm - reef system elements , sculptured rocks and eco reef plates giant plateaux and ceramic rocks. (278 Ko)