How could i go qbout SECRETLY redoing aquascape.

[randomfishdude]

Hey guys.
I've kinda decided slowly over the last 4 months since u upgraded that I don't really like my aquascape.
It's basically a giant pile of rocks.
I also feel like I've lost alot of coral space.

I'm a really big fan of the giant ledge or cave aquascape. Where you can see fish in caves but also have plenty if sand space and coral space.

So how would I go about secretly doing this. I'm thinking about saying my rock fell if I ever get cought doing it.

I also don't want to loose anything. Most corals also are still on frag plugs.

 

[RichReef]

Secretly? Caught? By who?

Anyways once when I redid my scape I actually plumbed in a rubber maid tub next to the tank. I took all the time I needed and it gave me plenty of working room without having to worry about messing the tank up or even cracking the glass. I was able to drill, stack, epoxy anything the way I wanted it.

 

[randomfishdude]

Secretly? Caught? By who?

My mother...

 

[Katrina71]

Maybe explain to her that you've learned that some of the fish need more spaced out territories and it will give more room for her favorite corals to really take off?

 

[exnisstech]

I would not reccomend trying to do it in secret. I would try to reason with her and explain what you want to accomplish with the tank. I've never been able to get a scape right the first time. If your newer to the hobby building a scape that you like is part of the journey.

 

[twentyleagues]

Whos tank is it? I think she will notice once its done regardless. Is this a better to ask forgiveness rather than permission things? If its hers leave it alone. If something dies its going to be your fault even if its not.

 

[Katrina71]

I'm a Mom of a 16yo reefer. Show her that you have done your research, show her pics of your vision.

 

[randomfishdude]

its suppost to be more of a surprise... it is my tank.

she has also been saying that the tank looks kinda bad and doesn't like the aquascape.

guess i should've said that

 

[randomfishdude]

Anyways past that...
I think the reef of the month is a kinda good example of what I want.
I want it more open.
Maybe nit as much floating rock.

 

[Katrina71]

Could you build some of the base rock and just add your rock on top? Maybe leave some spaces shaped to cradle your rock?

 

[randomfishdude]

Could you build some of the base rock and just add your rock on top? Maybe leave some spaces shaped to cradle your rock?

Maybe... the biggest issue I think I'll have is that most of my rock is big and fat.

 

[Katrina71]

Maybe... the biggest issue I think I'll have is that most of my rock is big and fat.

You can break off the rock to slim it down.

 

[randomfishdude]

You can break off the rock to slim it down.

How could I do that quietly in my room?

 

[Katrina71]

How could I do that quietly in my room?

I have used a screwdriver and a hammer and it wasn't too bad. I tried a chisel and it broke too much off.

 

[randomfishdude]

I'm guessing I could just set the corals off on the side of the tank. Then just let the fish swim. Hope the anenome dosnt detach.

 

[randomfishdude]

i want to get somethin like this. just with not as many sps...
i also need to take into account that the tank is like a peninsula. all 3 sides are viewed. mostly being the left side and the main panel. partly why the left side is so much more open than the right.

 

[twentyleagues]

i want to get somethin like this. just with not as many sps...
i also need to take into account that the tank is like a peninsula. all 3 sides are viewed. mostly being the left side and the main panel. partly why the left side is so much more open than the right.

Thats going to be a little more difficult with live rock but not undoable. Youll need epoxy and something to break up the larger pieces. Possibly some thick gel superglue too. Its not a "quiet" by any means. I'd just tell her you are redoing the aqua scape prepare for noise.

 

[randomfishdude]

Thats going to be a little more difficult with live rock but not undoable. Youll need epoxy and something to break up the larger pieces. Possibly some thick gel superglue too. Its not a "quiet" by any means. I'd just tell her you are redoing the aqua scape prepare for noise.

I can make the chiseling quiet.
I'm going to tell her that there's going to be some noise and I'm working on another project for the tank.

 

[randomfishdude]

how would i assemble it without killing anything?

 

[kevgib67]

How could I do that quietly in my room?

Avoid using dynamite to break up the rock, that will for sure get your mother’s attention!