reaquascape help

[nano-newb1983]

i want to redo my rock so i have more open area in the back and just have a few questions..
Should i remove my fish?
When removing some of my LR should it be in a bucket of saltwater? will prolly only be out of tank for 20min tops
By doing this im sure it will stir up a little sand, will it cause any harm to my fish and corals? or cause any spikes?
thanks

 

[freeborder_01]

definitely put the rock into water, you dont want any chance of a mini cycle due to die off when removing it from the water

 

[[ronnie]]

ive seen people even throw in a powerhead into the bucket to keep the flow going

 

[grumpygils]

Originally Posted by NaNo-NeWb1983
http:///forum/post/2853792
i want to redo my rock so i have more open area in the back and just have a few questions..
Should i remove my fish?
When removing some of my LR should it be in a bucket of saltwater? will prolly only be out of tank for 20min tops
By doing this im sure it will stir up a little sand, will it cause any harm to my fish and corals? or cause any spikes?
thanks
20 minutes sitting out will not affect anything IMO. I do it all the time when transporting and selling rock.
Mc

 

[spanko]

So IMO the opportunity here is a water change. Take out 20% and put it in a container. Put as much of your live rock and coral into it as possible. Stat the new scape, once all the rock is back in add newly mixed saltwater. Try to keep the stirring of the sandbed to a minimum. I have done this 3 times in 2 years, no problems.

 

[snakeblitz33]

eh. It wouldn't hurt to mix up 20gallons of saltwater in a rubbermaid to get everything done. You might even need it just incase of an emergency.
Unless your tank is extremely mature, and you are stiring up a deep sandbed, you shouldn't have any problems.
I agree with spanko,.. it's a good opportunity for a water change.

 

[nano-newb1983]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2853818
So IMO the opportunity here is a water change. Take out 20% and put it in a container. Put as much of your live rock and coral into it as possible. Stat the new scape, once all the rock is back in add newly mixed saltwater. Try to keep the stirring of the sandbed to a minimum. I have done this 3 times in 2 years, no problems.
awesome info, i will be doing this tomarrow and will update how it goes

 

[[ronnie]]

take some before and after shots!

 

[nano-newb1983]

i will try and remember, just look at my diary for before shots hehe

 

[nano-newb1983]

i was just looking at my tank and i dont think its going to be much of a job. I will get some FTS and side shots. got my camera charging now so i will be goo to go