kiwiraka Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I couldn't decide whether this should go here or in technical.... Anyway, I would like to try some different scaping ideas for an aquarium to see how my ideas can fit together, but since I don't have the tank yet (and might not for awhile :ton: ) So does anyone know of free, easy to use designing software suitable for aquarium sketches/designs (for windows) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I use blender and povray when I play with 3d (in linux) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr A Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Google sketchup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Yeah sketchup is quite good and easy to use, and free. You can download models off the net, eg pumps or rocks, and modify them as necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Sketchup would be best for you, I use a variety of cad/rendering programmes but you really have to take courses to full understand how to use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Sketchup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Lol I think I'll try sketch up :gopo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropped Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Yip sketchup rocks! way easier than other applications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figalopre Posted November 3 Report Share Posted November 3 I totally get what you mean — finding free and user-friendly design tools for aquarium layouts can be surprisingly hard. Most generic 3D software feels overkill for simple scaping ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi1 Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago On 11/4/2025 at 9:30 AM, figalopre said: I totally get what you mean — finding free and user-friendly design tools for aquarium layouts can be surprisingly hard. Most generic 3D software feels overkill for simple scaping ideas. To note you've replied to a thread thats 11 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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