Replacing aquascape with new rock. Thoughts?

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Hi, so my system is 3 years old. I'm getting really tired of my current aquascape and was thinking of building a new one and cycling it in a brute trashcan after I glue it all together. If anyone has done this is there any tips or tricks you can pass along? How long should I cycle the new scape before throwing it in the display? Is there any risk of a tank crash if I remove my current aquascape?
Also is there any parameters I should maintain in the brute trashcan while the rock cycles? I know parameters will drop on their own but is maintaining them any benefit to the cycling process or bacteria that will be growing on the rock? Thanks
 
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Unfortunately I don't have a sump, I'm using a 38 aio peninsula by water box. Given your answer I'm going to assume this is a bad idea?
 
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Hi, so my system is 3 years old. I'm getting really tired of my current aquascape and was thinking of building a new one and cycling it in a brute trashcan after I glue it all together. If anyone has done this is there any tips or tricks you can pass along? How long should I cycle the new scape before throwing it in the display? Is there any risk of a tank crash if I remove my current aquascape?
Also is there any parameters I should maintain in the brute trashcan while the rock cycles? I know parameters will drop on their own but is maintaining them any benefit to the cycling process or bacteria that will be growing on the rock? Thanks
I watched a video on Building aquascaping by Bulk Reef Supply and then cycling the rock in a trashcan. I don't imagine it would crash ur current tank so long as you are using Stability or some sort if nitrifying bacteria while cycling your new rock. Put a lid on it and cycle for at least 2 weeks. I could very wrong. Get more opinions.

I do believe you will need a pump for this for circulation.
 

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