How should I fix my pile of rocks?

[Chunky94]

I have a 32g biocube that's been up a little over 2 years. I made newbie mistakes and just made a giant pile of rocks on top of the sand bed. Can I take out the rocks and sand and if so how to I keep it alive? It also isn't glued, do I use cement or super glue if it's wet. Also any advice on how I should set up the aquascape and flow for zoa's would be appreciated thank you

 

[naterealbig]

To be honest, i think it looks perfect. It's low and not covering the bottom, it has a minimalistic feel... without breaking out the cement and a hammer, i don't think there is much to do....

Don't know why, but i hate scattered rubble... Take out the small pieces lying around the sand bed. Done.

 

[Chunky94]

To be honest, i think it looks perfect. It's low and not covering the bottom, it has a minimalistic feel... without breaking out the cement and a hammer, i don't think there is much to do....

Don't know why, but i hate scattered rubble... Take out the small pieces lying around the sand bed. Done.

Is it ok that it's sitting on the the sand bed?

 

[BaliReefBox]

yo may squash a fish, can you "wriggle' the rock down to the bottom? grab each side and kinda vibrate it down....only a thought

 

[Mschmidt]

If you have fish that burrow than the rocks should be on the bottom of the tank.

 

[Lavey29]

Those rocks sure don't look 2 years old.

 

[MnFish1]

I have a 32g biocube that's been up a little over 2 years. I made newbie mistakes and just made a giant pile of rocks on top of the sand bed. Can I take out the rocks and sand and if so how to I keep it alive? It also isn't glued, do I use cement or super glue if it's wet. Also any advice on how I should set up the aquascape and flow for zoa's would be appreciated thank you

I Like it - and once you put coral on it - you won't even recognize the rock the way it is. I might rearrange it so that there are more hiding places for fish (if there aren't any. Curious - what is in the tank besides rock? (and sand)

 

[MnFish1]

Is it ok that it's sitting on the the sand bed?

Generally speaking 'yes'. For example pistol shrimp and gobies often make their 'home' under a rock that is on sand. Generally speaking - I would suggest to you it's not a problem. It can create anaerobic areas. It doesn't look much (anything)? is growing on your rocks - so you can re-arrange it however you want without risking anything.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have a 32g biocube that's been up a little over 2 years. I made newbie mistakes and just made a giant pile of rocks on top of the sand bed. Can I take out the rocks and sand and if so how to I keep it alive? It also isn't glued, do I use cement or super glue if it's wet. Also any advice on how I should set up the aquascape and flow for zoa's would be appreciated thank you

This is dry rock and may be 2 years in possesion but considered new. For gluing, first draw a configuration or intended shape you want on paper and cement them accordingly. For cement I prefer:

Aquaforest:

Nyos:

Instant ocean:

 

[Chunky94]

Those rocks sure don't look 2 years old.

They're the same rocks I put in June of 2020. My light has been burned out for a couple months though. I have a clown fish and a purple dottyback. The clown has also been in the tank for two years I lost his mate tho. Almost all of my clean up crew died off but a lone hermit crab.