Changing reef scape with established rock

[Arceneaux]

I want to change from stacked rock to negative space aquascape (NSA).
If I take my established rock that is currently growing coralline algae, break it up and create a NSA using superglue and epoxy, do I have to re-cure or re cycle the rock?
75gal tank with 80lbs of rock and clowns, tangs and chromes.
My plan is to have 2 separate pieces. I would take 40lbs and make the changes and put it back in the tank using the other 40lbs to help cycle it. And then change the other 40lbs once the parameters are back to normal.
Anticipating that the rock would only be out of the water for 48 hours.

I'm new to superglue and epoxy in the tank so any suggestions on what I am missing or what I have not considered would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Impala67]

I want to change from stacked rock to negative space aquascape (NSA).
If I take my established rock that is currently growing coralline algae, break it up and create a NSA using superglue and epoxy, do I have to re-cure or re cycle the rock?
75gal tank with 80lbs of rock and clowns, tangs and chromes.
My plan is to have 2 separate pieces. I would take 40lbs and make the changes and put it back in the tank using the other 40lbs to help cycle it. And then change the other 40lbs once the parameters are back to normal.
Anticipating that the rock would only be out of the water for 48 hours.

I'm new to superglue and epoxy in the tank so any suggestions on what I am missing or what I have not considered would be greatly appreciated.

What I would do is I would glue everything put it together and put it in a separate tank and use turbo start for at least 3 to 4 days!! And then you should be good and this is just a percaution just in case it all dies off In that time period. Better safe than sorry!!!!

 

[Arricefe]

I’m thinking about doing the same, I think @Impala67 is all over it. Get a tote or some other type of container and keep the rock wet as much as possible. You‘re probably going to have to break your rock up so do it in steps and place the rock in the container after each step.

 

[fishguy242]

Hi,welcome to the reef...
yes ,agree with above, KEEP ROCK WET as possible at all phases,
break w SW wet towels, save the crumbs to use to hide and reinforce glue joints,
use a 1/2 brute full of tank water to hold rock while working, and a dip rinse before adding back to tank.
this water is from a water change ,before you start.
no need for recycling.

try not to disturb sand bed as much as possible.
use a canister filter/reactor with carbon& floss just temp until water clears, run carbon for a couple of days after.

should of asked first, corals,fish in tank ?
full tank shot ?

 

[Arceneaux]

Hi,welcome to the reef...
yes ,agree with above, KEEP ROCK WET as possible at all phases,
break w SW wet towels, save the crumbs to use to hide and reinforce glue joints,
use a 1/2 brute full of tank water to hold rock while working, and a dip rinse before adding back to tank.
this water is from a water change ,before you start.
no need for recycling.

try not to disturb sand bed as much as possible.
use a canister filter/reactor with carbon& floss just temp until water clears, run carbon for a couple of days after.

should of asked first, corals,fish in tank ?
full tank shot ?

Bare bottom, 1 anemone, some GSP, zoanthid and a mushroom. clowns, tangs, chromes, cardinals, a file and a six line wrasse.

 

[fishguy242]

Bare bottom, 1 anemone, some GSP, zoanthid and a mushroom. clowns, tangs, chromes, cardinals, a file and a six line wrasse.

no bottom no problem, keep rock wet,break ,glue ,rinse and go..