Do I have too much rock in my tank?

[Nikoliter]

I was curious on everyone’s opinion. I have already taken out 30 lbs of rock. My tank is 1.5 years old, and I overdid it with rock work because I didn’t have a lot of corals and I wanted places for my fish to hide. I have been buying more coral now and trying to reduce my rock. The other issue I had is there was so much rock, my clean up crew couldn’t handle it. I am thinking I should remove 2 more pieces. The one at the top and 1 and the bottom. The one at the top has a rose bubble tip anemone on it and I have no idea how to get it off.

 

[Wyvern]

I think it's fine, if anything A couple more pieces would be nice.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Do you like it? Can fish find hidey places? Do you have good flow? Good areas for coral to grow? Then you are fine!

 

[kittenbritches]

How many gallons is your tank, and about how many pounds of rock do you currently have in there?

 

[Gtinnel]

I agree that I would've left some more of the rock in the tank. I definitely wouldn't take anymore out.

 

[DJF]

Rock in the sump will do the same job if you need more filtration. Looks good but ultimately it’s up to you- Your scape will evolve with you & it’s easier to add than subtract.

 

[Devaji]

no much rock NO.
but you could take it out and bust it up and make cool NSA type shapes then put it back in. keeping in mind for fish homes and corals.
just and idea.

 

[shakacuz]

looks good. more rock would mean more places for corals or coral growth. but another reefer stated, you can put rock in your sump for extra filtration if that’s your goal.

 

[Timfish]

It's really up to you how much is too much. If the easthetics aren't an issue I'd add more. Both to provide more hiding places for your fish and provide more places for coral which from the research I've read are essential for removing phosphorus and nitrogen from water.

 

[Paul B]

Not even close. You really can't have to much rock unless your fish need swimming room as some fish do.

 

[Soren]

...The one at the top has a rose bubble tip anemone on it and I have no idea how to get it off.

I don't want to mis-credit the idea relying on my memory, but there is a reliable method of removing anemones using a PVC tube.
@Eagle_Steve @F i s h y Any advice or reference pictures to share?

 

[Eagle_Steve]

I don't want to mis-credit the idea relying on my memory, but there is a reliable method of removing anemones using a PVC tube.
@Eagle_Steve @F i s h y Any advice or reference pictures to share?

The link below will take you to a sticky in the nem and clownfish section of this forum.

Safe and Easy DIY way to remove Nems

Due to seeing numerous post recently about how to remove anemones and shrooms without hurting them or destroying rock work. I felt like this was in order. First off, a little back story. Years ago, when I lived in Florida and collected aquatic life on a regular basis, we always had issues with...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[dcal1985]

Looks really well balanced to me!

 

[Soren]

The link below will take you to a sticky in the nem and clownfish section of this forum.

Safe and Easy DIY way to remove Nems

Due to seeing numerous post recently about how to remove anemones and shrooms without hurting them or destroying rock work. I felt like this was in order. First off, a little back story. Years ago, when I lived in Florida and collected aquatic life on a regular basis, we always had issues with...

www.reef2reef.com

@Nikoliter

 

[Murphs_reef]

Looks really good that.. I would have it higher but I'm a rockwaller

 

[Uriken]

Without knowing the gallons and tank size "Visually" I would say you could use more. Just keep in mind room around the back and sides for cleaning and water flow, while leaving about 1/3 of the height available for tank draining and any coral growth from the top positions of the rock.
Nice job to this point.

 

[Cell]

Looks good. Remove two more and it will look pretty barren imo.