Live rock placement

skozzy1 · 04/14/2007, 10:46 AM

Is it a bad idea when stacking live rock to lean against or touch the glass in the back and sides. I do realize that you might not be able to clean in certain areas, but what are some other pros and cons.

Roy G. Biv · 04/14/2007, 10:51 AM

Do not stack the rock against the side walls #1 if you have a rock slide you will have more of a chance to permenantly scratch the glass. #2 You will be kicking yourself when that area becomes filthy. In my tank I stacked the rock so that there is just enough clearance for the magnet. You won't regret it

lakwriter · 04/14/2007, 11:50 AM

depending on the thickness of your glass and the weight of the rock, you would have more pressure points that could potentially crack the glass or break it if there were a rockslide.

skozzy1 · 04/14/2007, 01:13 PM

I think I will play it safe and stay clear of the glass.

samson78945 · 04/14/2007, 10:32 PM

good idea my friend..correct move..it will be easier and you will be happier in the end

drummereef · 04/14/2007, 11:24 PM

I really like having my rock structures away from the glass. Provides plenty of room for glass cleaning. The longer I'm in this hobby the more I hate coralline.

Mojo Jojo · 04/14/2007, 11:33 PM

Like they said^ just clear your side and front glass. The back glass who cares

. You can lean rocks against it if that is what you are wondering? For the smaller lighter rocks at the top use epoxy to hold them down.

davidryder · 04/14/2007, 11:33 PM

The rocks will almost inevitably end up on the back wall. But I always leave a gap between the side and front walls and the rock so I can clean it. You can't see what's BEHIND the rocks.

luntiz · 04/15/2007, 12:46 AM

I believe this is a common error people make when they think of stacking rocks against the glass. All of weight of the rock is placed on the bottom slab of glass and not the sides unless you wedged a huge piece of rock between the front and back sides, causing the tank to bow, but whos stupid enough to do that. I personally believe that having the rocks not touch the glass and then having a rock slide is far worst than stacking the rocks against the glass. The weight of the falling rock will slam into the sides and cause more pressure compared to rocks that are already placed against the sides.

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Originally posted by lakwriter
depending on the thickness of your glass and the weight of the rock, you would have more pressure points that could potentially crack the glass or break it if there were a rockslide.

andydavis141 · 04/15/2007, 01:44 AM

i would think its a matter of personal prefrence since most glass these days is tempered anyway. if it were plate glass then i'd be worried. i stack my rock against the sides and overflows and i've never had a rock slide in the 10yrs i've been doing this.

04/14/2007, 11:50 AM	#3
lakwriter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 562	depending on the thickness of your glass and the weight of the rock, you would have more pressure points that could potentially crack the glass or break it if there were a rockslide. __________________ And this, too, shall pass... 29 g FOWLR 37# LR, 35# LS 2 green chromis 2 ocellaris clowns a very social peppermint shrimp and various snails and hermits

04/14/2007, 11:24 PM	#6
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I really like having my rock structures away from the glass. Provides plenty of room for glass cleaning. The longer I'm in this hobby the more I hate coralline. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

04/14/2007, 11:33 PM	#8
davidryder Claris or Elliot? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nightopia Posts: 2,750	The rocks will almost inevitably end up on the back wall. But I always leave a gap between the side and front walls and the rock so I can clean it. You can't see what's BEHIND the rocks. __________________ A rolling stone gathers no moss... Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef, corner overflow (Mag 9.5), 25g refugium (Mag 5), 15g refugium, Orbit 260w pc, Pan World 50PX-X (Closed loop), AquaC EV-120 (now skimmerless)

04/14/2007, 10:46 AM	#1
skozzy1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ketchikan Alaska Posts: 132	Live rock placement Is it a bad idea when stacking live rock to lean against or touch the glass in the back and sides. I do realize that you might not be able to clean in certain areas, but what are some other pros and cons.

04/14/2007, 10:51 AM	#2
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	Do not stack the rock against the side walls #1 if you have a rock slide you will have more of a chance to permenantly scratch the glass. #2 You will be kicking yourself when that area becomes filthy. In my tank I stacked the rock so that there is just enough clearance for the magnet. You won't regret it

04/14/2007, 01:13 PM	#4
skozzy1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ketchikan Alaska Posts: 132	I think I will play it safe and stay clear of the glass.

04/14/2007, 10:32 PM	#5
samson78945 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 267	good idea my friend..correct move..it will be easier and you will be happier in the end

04/14/2007, 11:33 PM	#7
Mojo Jojo Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,495	Like they said^ just clear your side and front glass. The back glass who cares . You can lean rocks against it if that is what you are wondering? For the smaller lighter rocks at the top use epoxy to hold them down.

04/15/2007, 01:44 AM	#10
andydavis141 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: east bay, ca Posts: 122	i would think its a matter of personal prefrence since most glass these days is tempered anyway. if it were plate glass then i'd be worried. i stack my rock against the sides and overflows and i've never had a rock slide in the 10yrs i've been doing this.