Rearranging Rock Structure

[vteel]

Hello All,

This past weekend I decided to rearrange the rock in my 75 gallon salt - 'reef in progress' and I like the looks very much, however I'm not doubting it's stability as I've made numerous overhangs and caves and I have a large eel that like to stir up sand. I've rearranged the rock in my tank probably 4-5 times since I've had it (close to two years) because I'm never completely satisfied with how it looks. Now I can imagine that this causes stress to the inhabitants, but really, how much is too much in terms of restructuring? I always remove my corals before I do this and am always sure to know where my eel, shrimp, and serpent star are as I move things. My eel is a little stressed right now, trying to reestablish a cave and sift all the dirt out from under him. Does anyone else have insight, experience, etc. to share about rearranging the rock structure in an established tank?

Thanks so much!

VTEEL

 

[Reefscape]

From previous experience, its always best to do it a little at a time, and if possible, use marine epoxy to secure and shapes you have...Its a little harder for you as you have rock moving stick in the tank....

 

[Discofruit]

Go slow and try to leave established caves alone, if you can work around them (safely, without them caving in) it will lower the stress on your eel and star especially.

Sometimes when you flip rocks over you find little treasures!
And sometimes you find aiptasia...