Rearranging live rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by Bloodkip, May 9, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2010
    Messages:
    642
    Location:
    AZ
    Hi
    How should I rearrange my live rock?. Atm I can't clean the sides since my magnet can't fit. The tank is tall btw.
    Thanks
    [​IMG]
     
  2. Click Here!

  3. Jim522

    Jim522 Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2009
    Messages:
    474
    Location:
    Miami, FL
    I like the scape.
    I have the same problem, but since i have so much rock in mine I can't really stack it to keep it off the sides.
     
  4. Sheliaknows

    Sheliaknows Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2010
    Messages:
    161
    you can use special aquarium safe epoxy to fix rocks together so they dont fall and break glass, then you can stack and not be afraid of falling rocks
     
  5. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    2,964
    Location:
    Clinton Township, Michigan
    Look for a thin algae scraper. They even make a real thin magnet one or just get the one with the long handle. I will tell you that the window behind the tank will cause an algae issue if you don't keep the blinds closed.
     
  6. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2010
    Messages:
    642
    Location:
    AZ
  7. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2008
    Messages:
    1,106
    Location:
    Pompano Beach, Florida
    What size tank is this? Is this going to be a fish only, FOWLR or reef? The sand may be too coarse for a reef I believe.
    I believe there is a way you can set up the rocks and leave more room on the sides. I have 200 lbs of rock and I made the room on the sides in my 210g. As a suggestion they have black or blue backgrounds that would serve a few purposes for your tank; first it would keep direct sunlight to a minimum and two it would hide the pipes and overflow box and three it would look more natural. IMO.
     
  8. Click Here!

  9. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2010
    Messages:
    642
    Location:
    AZ
    75 gallons. FOWLR setup.
     
  10. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2008
    Messages:
    1,106
    Location:
    Pompano Beach, Florida
    What are the dimensions?
     
  11. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2010
    Messages:
    642
    Location:
    AZ
    Nevermind it's a 70 gallon
    36"w x 32"h x 15.5"d

    When I type in the
    http://www.firsttankguide.net/calculator.php
    I get
    You provided measurements in inches:
    Width: 36" (91.44cm)
    Height: 32" (81.28cm)
    Depth: 15.5" (39.37cm)
    Your tank's volume is approximately 17,856.0 cubic inches or 77.3 U.S. gallons, which is approximately 300.7 liters.
    werid
     
  12. Magnus

    Magnus Sharknado

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2010
    Messages:
    1,923
    Location:
    Knoxville, TN
    Sounds like you have the same problem I did. I finally ended up piling everything towards the glass on the back and I currently clean the front and side panels which are the ones that let you see through. Since I have a black background, I don't have algae issue.

    If cleaning coraline is what you want to do, you'll need a metal scraper, I believe, providing that your tank is an all glass tank.

    That nano magnet cleaner won't probably be strong enough to get rid of spiros even. I would just get a scraper like suggested above.

    - Mag.