Time to change: Do you have plans to re-aquascape in 2024?

[Dburr1014]

Connecticut? A 20 hour drive? For frags? 4 tanks of diesel, 3 nights in hotels, meals... I could order all the frags I want from WWC cheaper than the trip would cost me!

Well, you asked!

 

[aSaltyKlown]

I got rid of my nems after 1 split to 2 then 4 etc and it really was out of control. Happy to be rid of them honestly.

They can be quite invasive, I had the one for a year, and then in July, I had two then 4 and now 8. They are beautiful but need a tank for themselves.

 

[DreadedReefer]

Yep. Full blown reset incoming. Removing a ton of coral, all new rock, fixing the 99 mistakes I made with my tank at setup

Exactly the same reason why I am thinking about changing my aquascape.

 

[rtparty]

What mistakes would swapping rock solve?

I’m getting a lot of rock off the bottom to open up flow and let me mount corals in better spots.

 

[SaltwaterandLime]

I said other because I was gifted a 150g tank for Christmas, just waiting to find out when it's going to be delivered. So it's going to be replacing my current 60g tank. I also have a brand new 50g that I haven't set up yet that's going to be replacing my 30g.... so lots of new scaping but not really RE scaping

 

[MnFish1]

Time to change: Do you have plans to re-aquascape in 2024?

While some reef keepers take the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach, others are always tinkering and looking for a way to make improvement, however small they might be. The aquascape is often considered to be the foundation of the reef and changes have the potential to dramatic effect the visual impact of the aquarium. Are you looking to make a change? Do you have plans to re-aquascape in 2024? If so, please tell us about your potential changes and if you think that an occasional aquascaping is a good idea.

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Re-Aquascape can have multiple definitions. If the question is 'complete change' - no. And that wouldn't make sense for the coral, etc. I'm going to go out on a limb - and suggest the best way to re-aquascape is to keep the original Aquascape and buy a new tank for the new idea. The constant tinkering with things like this probably causes more problems than it solves. That said - clipping a couple corals, etc - sure why not.

 

[MnFish1]

I’m getting a lot of rock off the bottom to open up flow and let me mount corals in better spots.

This is an extremely good plan IMHO

 

[exnisstech]

I don’t like rescaping wet and running tanks. I’d MUCH prefer to make it nice in the beginning, and then leave it alone.

Thats my goal every time and I always fail lol. I think it's because I suck at building scapes. I think they look good for a few months then I start thinking they don't look so good. I keep telling myself everything will look better once the coral grow in.

They can be quite invasive, I had the one for a year, and then in July, I had two then 4 and now 8. They are beautiful but need a tank for themselves.

At one point I went from 3 to 49 My experience has been that they seem to stop splitting as the tank matures but I'm talking a couple of years or longer. I have 6 now that are getting huge but haven't split in a few years.

 

[Brazilian Reefer]

No re-aquascape, just new fishes and new focus on soft corals.

 

[Sharkbait19]

I rescaped in December to remove the sandbed, which was trapping pockets of hydrogen sulfide. Still in the process of changing things up and fixing various issues in the tank.

 

[FDchase]

Got a 100 gallon upgrade. My current scape is 3 pieces. I plan on moving the main piece as is and moving the 2 smaller ones farther away from the main and adding to them.

 

[tzabor10]

My 40 breeder QT is due for an upgrade. 75 gallon upgrade drilled with a stand. Want some Tampa Bay Live Rock!

 

[Reefer Matt]

The coral are the scape in this tank. But I am going to get rid of the black sand, and get the regular non magnetic sand.

 

[ReeferHD]

not only am i rescaping but im also doing a full tank transfer! anyone want me to start a build thread???

 

[vlangel]

No plans to rescape. This is the prettiest that I have ever had a tank. It does require aggressive removal of ornamental macroalgae every 2 weeks or so, however.

 

[Fishfreak2009]

Not rescaping my fowlr as it is exactly how I want it and fully stocked now:



However, I will be setting up and aquascaping my 180 gallon reef this year, hopefully soon as I want it to be done before our baby comes at the end of May!

 

[Brazilian Reefer]

Not rescaping my fowlr as it is exactly how I want it and fully stocked now:



However, I will be setting up and aquascaping my 180 gallon reef this year, hopefully soon as I want it to be done before our baby comes at the end of May!

Seems interesting. Keep us updated!

 

[Curiousbranching]

I also plan to remove the plastic pipes for a more natural look

 

[Miguel.PT]

I plan to do a minor rescape on my 40B. I need to get rid of a bunch of anemones. They split so fast, lol. Not sure if I like them anymore!! I have a WB20 that I'll be moving them to and a few rocks into. Will need to add some dry rock back to the 40.

Having the same “issue”, my BTAs are splitting fast, had 3 now 6… not good to go under sps territory or else it will be a disaster.

 

[blakeu21]

I have a plan to adjust my scape so there is less shadows and for it to be more stable.