Regarding placement of live rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by Saltyfishluver, May 14, 2011.

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  1. Saltyfishluver

    Saltyfishluver Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    When my husband set up the live rock he made tunnels instead of a bunch of caves is that good for the fish or should i change it around and have some caves also ? Thanks
     
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  2. muggle

    muggle Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Post a pic....let's see what ur workin with
     
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  3. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Yes, pics would really be helpful.
     
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  4. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    it just depends on what you think looks good mostly.
     
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  5. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    A little of both never hurt. Some of it will involve your planned livestock. Some fish like wrasse' & tangs are active swimmer so the tunnels will give them more creative swimming patterns. Other fish like black cap basslets for example like caves & over hangs so you have to take that into consideration.
     
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  6. BobGeorge

    BobGeorge Astrea Snail

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    Wondering...do you recommend pushing your live rock against the back of the inside of your take or save some room in the back for fish to swim behind?
     
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  7. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    That may be a matter of personal choice, but I prefer to leave a little space between for easy access behind the rocks. I think it also helps with circulation through and around the rockwork.
     
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  8. R33f

    R33f Astrea Snail

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    It's also good to leave a little room behind the rocks so you can clean the back glass. The flow behind your rocks will also help remove detritus.
     
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