How to redo aquascape

[Andrew Stevens]

Hey everyone,

I absolutely love my tank, it’s a 170 gallon peninsula that’s been running for about 5 years. The issue is I’ve got a couple of fish glass surfing (purple tang and female blue throat trigger), and I suspect is due to stress from lack of swim throughs and hiding spaces.

Here’s a picture of it:

What’s the best way to redo my aquascape? For context, the right goni rock formation is solid and only the top allows for a swim throughs. The bottom left rock is half solid piece, but not large enough to allow my larger fish to swim through.

I’d appreciate any feedback.

Thanks!

Andrew

 

[Abominable Snow Crab]

What about leaving your current rocks where they are and then using some life rock arches or something similar to build some swim throughs/overhangs

 

[Andrew Stevens]

I like this idea a lot. Thank you!

 

[Newbiereefguy31]

Ecoscapes rock looks cool and they have some cool rock designs worth checking out, chewy sells them. Could be a cool add on like a previous commenter’s said

 

[exnisstech]

I would build on what you have using some live rock. Dry rock always grows algae when I add it even if I seed it in the dark for a few months.

 

[Andrew Stevens]

Thank you all so much. These are wonderful recommendations!!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I definitely would add to what you already have!

 

[Andrew Stevens]

Thank you!

 

[fishface NJ]

Ecoscapes regular prices are lower on @premiumaquatics. If I were to add more rock to your scape, I would use @Eric Cohen from Tank Stop decorative live rocks. They are lightweight and interlock easily without having to glue or mortar. I think 5 LB would be enough of the deco live rock since it is lightweight. @Eric Cohen has a thread here that shows examples of the live rock he carries.

 

[Andrew Stevens]

Thank you, I’ll check them out. I am super wary of ever using live rock again: I got ich from live rock from a local aquarium store and lost 75% of my fish. Was awful

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Thank you, I’ll check them out. I am super wary of ever using live rock again: I got ich from live rock from a local aquarium store and lost 75% of my fish. Was awful

Get from a trusted place like TBS. Your chances of getting ICH from TBS rock is next to none

 

[BryanM]

Live rock from Gulf live rock or TBS is "the way".