Fake Corals?

[Francois]

Hello all,

I am thinking about creating a 55 gallon FO tank, and I used to was it with Live Rock (either DIY or bought from store), but I realized that if I was not going to upgrade to a reef tank later, the live rock would not make the tank look as nice as other decorations...

So here it is, I have decided to buy fake decorations, and I am particularly interested in FAKE CORALS!!!!
They are a bit pricey, but, they are definitely worth it. I have a few questions...
What companies and make/sell them, could you post the URL?
I've heard of Walt Smith, Nature's Image or w/e, but are there others.

Also, I am thinking to blend some base rock with it, do you guys think it would look nice?
How much fake coral should I buy for a 55 gallon? I want some open water, but I also want the tank to look very very nice. so what's your opinion guys? I now it's rly up to me, but I rly like to have other's people opinion as far as my tastes go.

And finally, whoever that reads this thread and who occurs to own a tank with fake coral in it, would you mind posting pictures of it on this thread, I really need ideas, yeah I know, creativity is definitely not my strength...

Anyways,
Thanks for reading this thread, and thanks even more for answering it!!!

-Francois

[leebca]

Did you mean to post this twice -- in two threads? Help Needed...

[yvr]

I think that the best fake corals and artificial reefs are available from Living Color www.livingcolor.com they supply synthetic corals to public aquariums and museums etc. Their products are sold in many local fish stores or you can order from online retailers like aquatichouse.com

[kval1]

Sorry I did not see this earlier. Here is a link to Signature coral. Great stuff. I have a lot of it in a 400 gal FO tank.

Welcome to Signature Coral

[Bloodydecks]

As a hobbyest, and my business, I use this brand (link below), as well as Natures Image..Livingcoloris also very NICE. But is more for "complete and custom " artificial reef systems". You see these in HIGH end holmes, restaurants and hotels. AND super $$$$$$$$$$




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