Re-Aquascaping

newsalt · 02/09/2007, 07:48 PM

I have a 120g mixed reef that's been running for almost 6 months. I want to re-aquascape one side of the tank. Has anyone done this with fish and coral in the tank? Is it ok to do this? Will I have to worry about anything like another cycle or trauma to the corals or fish?

Thanks for your input.

dermer · 02/09/2007, 08:53 PM

i have done this several times to my tank and never had any problems just be aware of were everything is at so you dont kill somthing

bassettmd · 02/09/2007, 09:17 PM

Just take your time and make sure you dont crush anything such as corals or fish. The best way may be to take out the rock you want to re-scape and play with it outside of the tank until you get the design you want so you can then put it into the tank -- avoids stress on the fish

Amador · 02/09/2007, 11:14 PM

What about problems caused by digging up rocks that are partially buried in the sand? Could you release nutrients / H2S moving rocks around?

newsalt · 02/10/2007, 02:19 AM

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Originally posted by Amador
Could you release nutrients / H2S moving rocks around?

That's what I was afraid of.

Amador · 02/10/2007, 09:34 AM

Maybe the morning crowd has some insight!

Amador · 02/10/2007, 01:53 PM

Anyone ever moved rocks around and had an adverse effect on livestock?

kimm · 02/10/2007, 02:43 PM

Although my tank is only 40G, I have re-aquascaped a few times (ok so more like 5 or 6) with no affect other than a few stressed fish that was quickly fixed with a little food. I always did it when I had a water change to do so I could take out some rock and coral. I would put them in the bucket of "dirty" (if you will) water w/ a power head. So far so good...just an idea.

nyvp · 02/10/2007, 03:13 PM

Just redid 1/2 my structures and no problem. good news is skimmer went crazy and pulled out stuff.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=22

Normal Dave · 02/10/2007, 04:08 PM

I agree with Kimm. I do a water change and then swish the rock in the bucket of dirty water - unreal how much stuff comes off it.

Inhabitants are never bothered, except the fish trying to find new hideout not that things have changed.

Amador · 02/10/2007, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the feedback, I guess it's not really an issue.

02/09/2007, 07:48 PM	#1
newsalt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,143	Re-Aquascaping I have a 120g mixed reef that's been running for almost 6 months. I want to re-aquascape one side of the tank. Has anyone done this with fish and coral in the tank? Is it ok to do this? Will I have to worry about anything like another cycle or trauma to the corals or fish? Thanks for your input.

02/09/2007, 11:14 PM	#4
Amador Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 320	What about problems caused by digging up rocks that are partially buried in the sand? Could you release nutrients / H2S moving rocks around? __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 125g AGA, 55g sump, 2x 250W MH, Mag 12, MSX 160, BB since 5/14/07

02/10/2007, 09:34 AM	#6
Amador Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 320	Maybe the morning crowd has some insight! __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 125g AGA, 55g sump, 2x 250W MH, Mag 12, MSX 160, BB since 5/14/07

02/10/2007, 01:53 PM	#7
Amador Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 320	Anyone ever moved rocks around and had an adverse effect on livestock? __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 125g AGA, 55g sump, 2x 250W MH, Mag 12, MSX 160, BB since 5/14/07

02/10/2007, 02:43 PM	#8
kimm Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 45	Although my tank is only 40G, I have re-aquascaped a few times (ok so more like 5 or 6) with no affect other than a few stressed fish that was quickly fixed with a little food. I always did it when I had a water change to do so I could take out some rock and coral. I would put them in the bucket of "dirty" (if you will) water w/ a power head. So far so good...just an idea. __________________ Kimm Current Tank Info: 75G reef

02/09/2007, 08:53 PM	#2
dermer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 523	i have done this several times to my tank and never had any problems just be aware of were everything is at so you dont kill somthing

02/09/2007, 09:17 PM	#3
bassettmd Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NorthEast Posts: 710	Just take your time and make sure you dont crush anything such as corals or fish. The best way may be to take out the rock you want to re-scape and play with it outside of the tank until you get the design you want so you can then put it into the tank -- avoids stress on the fish

02/10/2007, 03:13 PM	#9
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	Just redid 1/2 my structures and no problem. good news is skimmer went crazy and pulled out stuff. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=22

02/10/2007, 04:08 PM	#10
Normal Dave Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Normal Illinois Posts: 127	I agree with Kimm. I do a water change and then swish the rock in the bucket of dirty water - unreal how much stuff comes off it. Inhabitants are never bothered, except the fish trying to find new hideout not that things have changed. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he'll sit in a boat all day drinking beer. Current Tank Info: 29G Biocube

02/10/2007, 06:50 PM	#11
Amador Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 320	Thanks for the feedback, I guess it's not really an issue. __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 125g AGA, 55g sump, 2x 250W MH, Mag 12, MSX 160, BB since 5/14/07