Aquascaping Help

[Awibrandy]

I want to re-scape my tank, anyone have nothing better to do that wouldn't mind helping me out?

I keep looking at the tank trying to think of what/how to go about it, but find the job so intimidating.

 

[Killerdrgn]

I would help but won't be available for the next 2 weekends.

 

[Salty Dog]

I did the same to my 225g. I started with two moutains on both side of the tank with a valley in the center. Then after I started to think about coral placement I decided to re scape my rock. So I put a large drop cloth down on the floor and removed all the rock from the tank and started to make a long rock formation ait lots of caves and shelves for coral placement. I will post a few pictures of before and after.

 

[tonep]

How do you secure the rock so it doesn't possibly get knocked over later on?

 

[Killerdrgn]

either rods or tetris skills.

 

[Awibrandy]

Thank you much Killerdrgn! I'm really in no rush, more terrified of loosing corals then anything else. Lost a couple when we exchanged the tanks 2 years ago.

Salty Dog, really looking forward to those pics. Much appreciated.

Killer, I've tried the tetris skills.lol 4 granddaughters running through the house have managed to make the rocks come down after all this time.argggggggggggggg

 

[skene]

That's interesting... I've just laid my rocks down and I have never had problems with them coming down. Just a matter in how it is all arranged. Large on the bottom, smaller up on top.

 

[Awibrandy]

That's interesting... I've just laid my rocks down and I have never had problems with them coming down. Just a matter in how it is all arranged. Large on the bottom, smaller up on top.

Yeah, try having 4 girls ages 4 thru 12 running and jumping right next to your tank.LOL:tongue1:

 

[NYPDFrogman]

I need to re scape my 450 so I understand where your at
to do my tank is more than one person can handle

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Love to help Awilda.

 

[Salty Dog]

Yeah, try having 4 girls ages 4 thru 12 running and jumping right next to your tank.LOL:tongue1:

I got you beat I have two 7 yr old girls, 1 4 yr old girl and a 11 yr old boy while I work on my tank. I will up load pictures tommorow and post em

 

[Awibrandy]

I'd help you NYPDfrogman, but I can't drive that far. That is some challenge. I'd probably not touch it, or if I had the $$$$ I'd hire someone else to do it.LOL

Thank you Nelson!

Salty, my granddaughters are 4, 6, 9 and 12. They are currently staying with us along with their parents. My house will soon be 100 years old and it is begining to show the signs of the stress. The floors are not as sound as in other homes. It has been twice with the reef and once with fowlr that they managed to cause mini avalanch.arggggggggggggg

Question guys. Won't I loose alot of the life on the lr sitting it out on a tarp?

 

[skene]

I don't really think you would lose a lot of life from sitting out the rocks for too long. As long as they are kept moist it it should be kept to a minimum. Just as long as there is no heater close by.

 

[Pinkheine]

Awilda, best of luck with it. When you decide on a day, let us know and if we can swing by we most certainly will, schedules permitting.

Question... How do you do this when there are corals encrusted to the rocks? Mostly every rock in our tank has a coral encrusted on it. I couldn't even imagine trying to rearrange any of it.. gives me IBS just thinking about it and I don't suffer from IBS :splitspin:lol:

 

[Awibrandy]

Awilda, best of luck with it. When you decide on a day, let us know and if we can swing by we most certainly will, schedules permitting.

Question... How do you do this when there are corals encrusted to the rocks? Mostly every rock in our tank has a coral encrusted on it. I couldn't even imagine trying to rearrange any of it.. gives me IBS just thinking about it and I don't suffer from IBS :splitspin:lol:

You are too cute Syb! IBS:lol:

Thanks hon. The coral encrusted ones have to sit in water and when placing back place accordingly. Kinda off the reason I need help with this.. I'm terrified that I will end up with a bunck of dead corals.:bigeyes:

 

[skene]

Do you have any rubbermaid storage containers?
That would probably be better suited for containing the corals while you rearrange.

 

[tunicata]

Hey Awi,
It's fun talking to you and I'd love to see your tank. If its a day that I can do, I'll come.
If I have no design skills I can at least lift heavy objects
Let me know, I'll try and follow the thread.

 

[nyfireman3097]

Frank need help LMK im there on vacation same to you Awi

 

[Awibrandy]

That would be great Tuni! I haven't seen you in for ever. I'm in no rush so we can do this on a day that you could definitely come on out.... Love to see you.... How's school these days?

 

[Awibrandy]

Nick, thanks.

Oh yeah, I have bins and buckets galore. Pumps and heaters that's a whole other thing.