live rock replacement.

[wschaedler]

So my tanks been running for a good while now. Probably 4 1/2 months or so. I have 2 live rocks probably around 10 lbs and I’d like to take one out and do a bit of scaping and maybe put a cool little arch of something. Could I buy a new live rock, take one out and put the other in or will that mess things up?

 

[Fish Think Pink]

So my tanks been running for a good while now. Probably 4 1/2 months or so. I have 2 live rocks probably around 10 lbs and I’d like to take one out and do a bit of scaping and maybe put a cool little arch of something. Could I buy a new live rock, take one out and put the other in or will that mess things up?

you don't list any other details about your aquarium size. Guessing purpose of 'live rock' is just bacteria as anything encrusting or growing on it will die out of water (including bacteria... but its just bacteria... not like family gathers around having funeral for bacteria lol - fish or coral we have trashcan funeral - bristleworms just go trashcan or drain, no funeral but we at least feel sorry for killing worms)

Buy new dry rock, scape it to match your desires, and put it in, replacing other rock(s) at that time. Give it a bit to grow bacteria and you're nitrate cycle will be right back to where it is now.

We love to see photos on R2R! Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)