[BYU]

I got a 210 reef mixed with sps lps zoas
everything is growing but ive been thinking about redoing the rock work on at least half of the tank.
is it possible to move the corals to a few tubs and redo the rockwork or do you think i will get a big cycle in my tank and it crash?

[pecan2phat]

Re-scaping should not cause the tank to cycle again, if anything, it would give you a chance to syphon out the excess detritus.
I would add a powerhead and heater in the tub or tubs with coral since these task usually take a few hours and replace with new saltwater in the tank when done. (disguard tub water that held corals)

[fishman1069]

+1 rescaping is done all the time, you just have to be careful with your livestock while doing it

[Reef Reaper]

+2, I have done it many times, just to give the tank a new look!! It resparks your interest into the hobby sometimes!

[JARRETT SHARK]

HAVE DONE IT MANY TIMES ALSO BUT EXPECT TO LOSE SOME CORAL SOMETIMES.... SOME CORALS DONT DO GOOD WITH NEW LIGHTING AND FLOW. sOMETIMES I LOSE CORAL BECASUE IT CLOSES UP I THINK ITS JUST A ROCK AND THROW IT SOMEWHERE WERE I CANT GET TO....

[Awibrandy]

Quote: Originally Posted by JARRETT SHARK HAVE DONE IT MANY TIMES ALSO BUT EXPECT TO LOSE SOME CORAL SOMETIMES.... SOME CORALS DONT DO GOOD WITH NEW LIGHTING AND FLOW. sOMETIMES I LOSE CORAL BECASUE IT CLOSES UP I THINK ITS JUST A ROCK AND THROW IT SOMEWHERE WERE I CANT GET TO....

So true, but I have learned to be extra careful. When you put them in tubs, or tanks make sure they don't touch as well as keep in mind those sweeper tentacles. Also, when placing the corals back in the tank keep in mind where they were before concerning lighting & flow exposure. You will be fine!!

Don't forget Power Head & heater in the holding tanks/tubs... If you need help give holla.

[albano]

1 thing to remember...you'll need a lot more room in the 'holding tanks' then you might expect! Most of the corals/rocks with corals, will not be stacked up, and will require more 'landscape' then they do in your display tank.

[sunny]

Agree with what most people said. Have done it many times without cycle. However there is always a risk to corals which we all take.

Good luck.
Sunny

[BYU]

thanks for the info
Im still debating if i should
if i do ill post pics

[breedingroom]

Reef Reaper,....I totally agree about resparking!,.....Although if I have another Liv Room floor SPILL,....Im in BIIIIIIIG TROUBLE LOL