removing existing live rock

reefct · 09/01/2013, 07:44 AM

Hey guys have a question about reaquascaping my tank. right now have a lot of smaller pc of LR covered in GSP, and RICS mostly a softie tank. Would like to remove most or the rock covered in GSP and the RICS and add some larger pc of dead rock to open up my tank more for better flow and less dead spots and more room for the fish to swim. Tank is a 125 AGA with dual overflows been running since last July. I guess my question is how to do this without upsetting tank and causing an ammonia spike, do I need to cycle new rock seperatly and then add to tank?

i_am_poor · 09/01/2013, 08:59 AM

If you can cycle them separately then that would be best or place them in your sump first

reefct · 09/01/2013, 09:06 AM

I'm assuming ghost feeding to start a cycle

YHSublime · 09/01/2013, 09:52 AM

Everything in moderation. You can add rock slowly, but probably slower than you think. I would cycle it separate, then put it in your sump, then add it to your DT once you check your water parameters. Just my thoughts.

reefct · 09/01/2013, 11:11 AM

Here are a few pictures of my tank. Too congested? crowded? Thought & opinions appreciated.

thegrun · 09/01/2013, 12:50 PM

I agree it feels a little heavy, removing some rock and opening things up a little woud be nice.

reefct · 09/01/2013, 01:38 PM

thanks, exactly what I was thinking. LFS has some LR they have been curing for 6 weeks, willing to trade for GSP and some of my RICS .

09/01/2013, 07:44 AM	#1
reefct Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CT Posts: 18	removing existing live rock Hey guys have a question about reaquascaping my tank. right now have a lot of smaller pc of LR covered in GSP, and RICS mostly a softie tank. Would like to remove most or the rock covered in GSP and the RICS and add some larger pc of dead rock to open up my tank more for better flow and less dead spots and more room for the fish to swim. Tank is a 125 AGA with dual overflows been running since last July. I guess my question is how to do this without upsetting tank and causing an ammonia spike, do I need to cycle new rock seperatly and then add to tank? __________________ Current tank info: AGA 125 with 40 gal sump, running a sicce 4.0 return pump, Aqua C EV-180 with a Mag 9 pump, Refugium, Filter sock, Current Outer Orbit Light Current Tank Info: 125 gal reef

09/01/2013, 09:06 AM	#3
reefct Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CT Posts: 18	I'm assuming ghost feeding to start a cycle __________________ Current tank info: AGA 125 with 40 gal sump, running a sicce 4.0 return pump, Aqua C EV-180 with a Mag 9 pump, Refugium, Filter sock, Current Outer Orbit Light Current Tank Info: 125 gal reef

09/01/2013, 01:38 PM	#7
reefct Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CT Posts: 18	thanks, exactly what I was thinking. LFS has some LR they have been curing for 6 weeks, willing to trade for GSP and some of my RICS . __________________ Current tank info: AGA 125 with 40 gal sump, running a sicce 4.0 return pump, Aqua C EV-180 with a Mag 9 pump, Refugium, Filter sock, Current Outer Orbit Light Current Tank Info: 125 gal reef

09/01/2013, 08:59 AM	#2
i_am_poor Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 131	If you can cycle them separately then that would be best or place them in your sump first

09/01/2013, 09:52 AM	#4
YHSublime Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Arlington,FallsChurch, Alexandria Posts: 79	Everything in moderation. You can add rock slowly, but probably slower than you think. I would cycle it separate, then put it in your sump, then add it to your DT once you check your water parameters. Just my thoughts.

09/01/2013, 12:50 PM	#6
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I agree it feels a little heavy, removing some rock and opening things up a little woud be nice.