Replacing Rock Structure

[ReefHog10]

I am on year 4 of my Biocube 32 and it’s a well established tank. Have had my shares of ups and downs but overall have learned a great deal and have really enjoyed the experience. My current dilemma is I have what was bought as a “jungle green birds nest” - really looks more like a stylo with its growth pattern. The thing has exploded in growth and is now growing in every corner of my rock structure (Not sure I’d be able to remove it even if I tried). All that to say, would it be a massive disruption to the tank balance to replace the old rock structure with a new one and keeping only those corals I want to transfer over? The rock rubble in my filtration area, a good portion of the water and the sand bed would remain intact.

Seems like the best way to “reset” but don’t want to cause a major outbreak of uglies again. Interested in others experiences. TIA!

 

[Tahoe61]

Yes it very well could be a significant disruption. Cycling the new structure in a separate container would be ideal.
I would not hesitate to replace the rock, I would just pre-cycle any new rock.

If able I would like to see an image, please.

 

[ReefHog10]

 

[ReefHog10]

Yes it very well could be a significant disruption. Cycling the new structure in a separate container would be ideal.
I would not hesitate to replace the rock, I would just pre-cycle any new rock.

If able I would like to see an image, please.

I posted a few pics for reference

 

[brandon429]

I can do that job for sure.

You want a custom skip cycle scape change? Can do. Let me know

Why not just cull off growths you don't want on the rock, and keep your current rock, and exchange none of it but still have the corals you want

Curious as to why we must change rock, when pruning is in order. That rock grew copious sps, you want that base to remain.

 

[Tahoe61]

I posted a few pics for reference

Thank you.

I definitely agree while very nice I wouldn't want the coral dominating my system.