Magic Reefscape
Magic Reefscape
Same method as aquascaping, in saltwater. Before aquascaping rock, try live-rock frameworks, coral groups, and fish—then generate a full-tank shot or reef close-up.
Who it’s for
For mixed reef, soft-coral starters, or FOWLR—lock the rock framework before buying coral.
Five saltwater biotopes
Mixed reef
SPS, LPS, and soft coral on live rock
SPS reef
Acropora and montipora—strong light and flow
LPS garden
Hammer, torch, and frogspawn with fleshy tentacles
Soft coral starter
Buttons, mushrooms, and leather corals
FOWLR
Live rock and fish only—no coral
The generator follows your parameters—not a random pretty reef. You choose rock, coral, and fish; FOWLR never paints coral. Images are composition references, not reefing build plans.
Related guides
Reef cycling to first fish
Cycling until ammonia and nitrite read zero, choosing live or dry rock, crew before fish, and how to pick the first one.
Starting with soft corals
Which softies to start with after cycling, light and flow placement, what to do before they go in, and common pitfalls.
Live-rock layouts that leave swim lanes
How twin islands, arches, and peninsulas leave fish room, how far off the glass to sit, and how lanes meet flow.
Want freshwater? Go to Magic Aquascape. Desktop jars and bowls live in Magic Microscape. Full land-and-water tanks live in Magic Amphiscape.