Dragon wood scape

[S.G.A]

Hi all

Currently in the process of setting up my UNS 45l (45x17x17cm) and I could really use some help regarding the hardscape.

I’ve chosen to go for dragon wood as I find it really captivating. I’ve got one big focal piece and 2 smaller detail pieces. I’ve come up with the following arrangement but I would love to receive your feedback because I’m not entirely happy with this.
I’ve come up with the things I like and don’t like about this scape:
Pros:
-Like the dramatic larger piece being contrasted by the smaller piece
-Like the parallelism between the ends of both pieces almost reflecting each other
Cons:
-Don’t like how the larger piece is very wide in the middle
-Don’t like the ends of both pieces, they seem too flat
-Don’t like how the entire scape feels flat (not really anything to be done about this though as the tank is only 17cm front to back.
What do you all think? What can I change to improve this scape?
Thanks!

 

[richardcunliffe]

larger piece is very wide in the middle

ends of both pieces, they seem too flat

Don't be afraid to get physical with them (break bits off). I'd go with just snapping bits by hand or cracking it with some leverage. You can always glue it back together if you don't like it!

 

[S.G.A]

I’m just a bit hesitant as It’s a big piece and I doubt it would crack the way I want it.