stacking live rock

[cjrose]

I have a 125 gl FOWLR, till I get proper lighting. It's been running for about 8 months. I have 100 lbs of live rock in it that's been sitting on the substrate. I am getting 60 of base rock tomorrow so I will be rearranging everything. My question is, should I stack the base rock on the substrate or on the bottom of the tank. I can't seem to find a clear cut answer and was wondering what you guys have done. Pros/cons?
Thanks,
Carmen

 

[tjnitro]

you should always stack live rock on the bottom. There are many creatures and fish that like to dig. If they did under the rock it could tip over. I have always been told to make sure the base rocks are touching the bottom. I hope this helps

 

[florida joe]

You can build little PVC tables that sit on the bottom but your LR will be at the top of your substraight

 

[deon nyc]

how every u like it to be just make sue all the rock at the bottom is touching the glass bottom of the tank when the critters start to dig u dont want all the rock crashing into the glass.

 

[xcali1985]

If you are going to be careful about not getting any sand diggers then you can place them on top of your rocks. However, be aware that sand does compact a little as the air bubbles find their way out alone with actual weight and water pressure. So you can have a shift even without them. Like stated before there are several ways to get all your rock above sand, safest way is right on the bottom.