Removing live rock in 20 gallon

[drippyfish]

I started off with a FOWLR tank and bought a bunch of rock when I first started out, now that I’m getting into coral I’m thinking of removing about 3 large rocks from my scape to make more room for the coral, would it effect my tank if I do so? How should I go about removing the live rock? Can I take them out all at once?

In the photos the 3 rocks I want to remove are circled and I would like to move the rock with the arrow above in place of the rocks I remove. Im thinking it would be easier to glue frags on that rock and also lower the aquascape, if you have any suggestions please let me know!

 

[Justfebreezeit]

Yes

Edit: if you have room in your sump thats a nice place for it.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I guess its your preference, personally I like taller aquascapes, and for me, more rock equals more space for corals. I kind of like your rockwork and I would leave it alone, just my 2 cents, good luck.

 

[drippyfish]

I guess its your preference, personally I like taller aquascapes, and for me, more rock equals more space for corals. I kind of like your rockwork and I would leave it alone, just my 2 cents, good luck.

Maybe you’re right I may be thinking about it too much I would like to get some euphyllia and I was thinking maybe the rocks are too high for them

 

[gkprevite]

I wouldn’t remove them entirely. That would be a big hit as far as losing beneficial bacteria goes. Instead maybe rescape using the rock in your tank but with coral placements in mind. I agree with Mojo though, your rock doesn’t look bad at all