Removing LR from display tank- concerns about filteration

[linus.chan]

Hello,

I have had my tank up for a little more than 2 years now. I am considering removing a decent chunk of rock from my display tank. I think it would be better for a number of reasons, including just aesthetics, but also to increase more flow.

Should i be concerned about filtration in this scenario? I use LR in my sump already (along with 3 of the MarinePure bio plates).

Any thoughts on how i can make sure i am not going to cause an ammonia spike?

I would say i am moderately stocked, with a sandbed as well.

Linus

 

[skiergd011013]

Hello,

I have had my tank up for a little more than 2 years now. I am considering removing a decent chunk of rock from my display tank. I think it would be better for a number of reasons, including just aesthetics, but also to increase more flow.

Should i be concerned about filtration in this scenario? I use LR in my sump already (along with 3 of the MarinePure bio plates).

Any thoughts on how i can make sure i am not going to cause an ammonia spike?

I would say i am moderately stocked, with a sandbed as well.

Linus

i would do it without any hesitation. How big is the tank? The bigger it is, the less impact. Unless your taking out a huge percentage of your rock, i doubt you'll see any change at all...

 

[sa6hir]

If you are concerned, after removing the rock just do a slightly larger water change. You will have to add water to the tank anyway once you remove the rock.

 

[Dsnakes]

Sounds like a decent size system. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Still rock/sand in the display and rock/plates in your sump.

 

[linus.chan]

120 gallon with 40 gallon sump

 

[cracker]

I think I'd take out a little at a time . What is a decent chunk, 25% maybe ? Maybe no Am spike but it would throw off the overall balance of the tank . I asked pretty much the same question yesterday. I got "take it slow" advice.

 

[linus.chan]

The chunk I am thinking about would be 10-15% if the LR

 

[sa6hir]

I think I'd take out a little at a time . What is a decent chunk, 25% maybe ? Maybe no Am spike but it would throw off the overall balance of the tank . I asked pretty much the same question yesterday. I got "take it slow" advice.

 

[sa6hir]

The chunk I am thinking about would be 10-15% if the LR

Your thinking to deep. I had to remove all my live rock in 220g system I had no ill effect. Like I’ve said in my earlier post. If you are concerned remove the rock and do a water change after. You will be fine. I some times get a spike of ammonia in my quarantine tank (200l) when I add too many fish, and the biological load is high. But it sorts it self out within 4-5 days that’s without doing anything. The amount of rock you are removing is small. Remember a reef system is a eco system made/build to handle all sorts. Also if you tank maintenance is up to scratch that will be on your side.