Redecorating

HurricaneCaleb · 11/08/2011, 11:48 PM

For future reference, is it ok to change up my tank design after I have it stocked? Inhale rearranged my lr on a weekly basis. Once I start adding fish, shrooms, and so e corals am I stuck?

Jerry W · 11/09/2011, 01:46 AM

IMO, it's okay to move things around to a point that everything is thriving and you have a look that pleases you. I wouldn't do it on a regular basis though. My own thought is to keep your hands out of the tank as much as possible.

Postyoa28 · 11/09/2011, 10:41 AM

Changing the rockwork in your tank should really do anything in terms of the equilibrium of you tank parameters. A couple of things to watch out for would be 1) squishing/trapping any fish/inverts 2) damaging any corals 3) accidently scratching the glass or breaking the glass (lets hope not) 4) creating a situation of territorial dispute between territoriality aggressive fish (sometimes this is necessary when adding a new fish or to break up territory lines).

As for myself, I change the rockwork when I see something isn't they way I want it or I feel it is time for a change. (about once a month)

Also make sure your rock is stable in its new position. That is very important.

HurricaneCaleb · 11/09/2011, 11:33 AM

Thanks, I have a feeling I will change it often. Nothing but a cuc and some mushrooms so far.

Sport507 · 11/09/2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HurricaneCaleb

Thanks, I have a feeling I will change it often. Nothing but a cuc and some mushrooms so far.

If that the case I see no harm in moving things around until you find something that suits your eye. At some point though you will have to just let things be so the tank can mature.

Reefaddict24 · 11/09/2011, 01:55 PM

It also depends on how deep your sand bed is also. If you have a DSB then strong movements can stir up the sand and release built up nitrate and spike up your chemicals.

I learned this the hard when when i decided i didnt like my rock work and re aqua scape my tank and drilled holes in my rock for later corals to be added.

Reefaddict24 · 11/09/2011, 01:56 PM

Maybe this is why some people decide to go Bare bottom with their tanks.

11/08/2011, 11:48 PM	#1
HurricaneCaleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SC Posts: 157	Redecorating For future reference, is it ok to change up my tank design after I have it stocked? Inhale rearranged my lr on a weekly basis. Once I start adding fish, shrooms, and so e corals am I stuck?

11/09/2011, 01:46 AM	#2
Jerry W Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: PA. Posts: 2,873	IMO, it's okay to move things around to a point that everything is thriving and you have a look that pleases you. I wouldn't do it on a regular basis though. My own thought is to keep your hands out of the tank as much as possible. __________________ Americans sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. Current Tank Info: 37 gal; pair of mocha clowns, ywg and tiger pistol shrimp

11/09/2011, 10:41 AM	#3
Postyoa28 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 81	Changing the rockwork in your tank should really do anything in terms of the equilibrium of you tank parameters. A couple of things to watch out for would be 1) squishing/trapping any fish/inverts 2) damaging any corals 3) accidently scratching the glass or breaking the glass (lets hope not) 4) creating a situation of territorial dispute between territoriality aggressive fish (sometimes this is necessary when adding a new fish or to break up territory lines). As for myself, I change the rockwork when I see something isn't they way I want it or I feel it is time for a change. (about once a month) Also make sure your rock is stable in its new position. That is very important. __________________ Posty Current Tank Info: 10 gal. office nano tank (SPS, LPS, and a bunch of Softies) )

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11/09/2011, 11:33 AM	#4
HurricaneCaleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SC Posts: 157	Thanks, I have a feeling I will change it often. Nothing but a cuc and some mushrooms so far.

11/09/2011, 01:55 PM	#6
Reefaddict24 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 66	It also depends on how deep your sand bed is also. If you have a DSB then strong movements can stir up the sand and release built up nitrate and spike up your chemicals. I learned this the hard when when i decided i didnt like my rock work and re aqua scape my tank and drilled holes in my rock for later corals to be added.

11/09/2011, 01:56 PM	#7
Reefaddict24 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 66	Maybe this is why some people decide to go Bare bottom with their tanks.