Thinking about changing my rock scape

[Reefer911]

I like the majestic looking arch in my tank but I think it might be shading too much, especially once I have coral growth. Also, the top pet of the arch is like 3-4” below the surface which limits the corals I can place there.

What I’m thinking: Remove the 24” arch and leave everything else. The plan would then be to build up the tower at the front by placing a couple of mini arches. I would also build up another tower upon the platform that will stay in its place. So basically have two towers. This would also create more caves for fish to hide in.

The pic below is from January of 2023 but it gives a good idea of what my rock scape looks like.

I guess my question would be, could I make that change all at once with new Carib sea rock and not cause too big of a cycle? Any other issues that may arise from this?

I suspect that I’d be removing a large amount of pods and bacteria so I would be prepared to repopulate those

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Why not just lay the arch on its side (create a small "lagoon" on the sand bed) and then add more rock to build up the area you mentioned?

Arches are for us, not for the fish or coral...

 

[Reefer911]

There’s not enough space to lay it on its side with the rest of the rocks there. They’re staying.

Right. I purchased the arch because I liked it, not because I thought it would benefit anyone/anything living in the aquarium

 

[klc]

I think it looks good. There's only so much you can do in a smaller tank.

 

[Reefer911]

I think it looks good. There's only so much you can do in a smaller tank.

I won the tank so I’m not complaining about size.

 

[desert fish]

Good Morning, Reefer911 , here is want I just had done by Jester6 he does these custom Aquascape that are one of a kind I went from the picture on the left to the one on the right and very happy with results and so are my fish