+Lamont Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I did a little work on my rock work this weekend and was wondering if the way the rock is stacked make a huge difference in filtration. Most tanks i look at have the rock up against the back wall going straight up or laying on the sand bed from one side to another. I glued my rock in different ways trying to keep openings for water to flow through. will this help my Bio-filtering or is it more about the volume of rock rather than placement. here is a little video link of what i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hydro Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Looks good! The more water flow in between the rock the better, I'm not sure if it helps with biological filtration but it keeps thrash from collecting in between your rocks (uneaten food, fish poop, etc). I live in Elgin too, since you are new to the hobby I will hook you up with some frags, send me a PM when you are ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yup, spaces in the rock allow for flow between which is good. I avoid placing rock against the back glass. (I usually leave 2 - 4 inches depending on tank depth. This improves overall circulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsea Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 The more circulation around the rock, the higher internal circulation to the bacteria. Within limits that would mean more de-nitrification. Tanks get set in their ways with certain species becoming dominate. Similiar to a "Climax Forrest". Erick Boreman and others describe the process as "old tank sydrome". For this reason many hobbiest replace live rock every few years. Restacking rock, changing circulation patterens also changes the dynamics of "old tank syndrome". While from your post, your tank is new, not following the herd is a good thing. It is your world. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I like what you did Lamont. Looks like you'll get some pretty good circulation around the tank without any dead spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lamont Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Looks good! The more water flow in between the rock the better, I'm not sure if it helps with biological filtration but it keeps thrash from collecting in between your rocks (uneaten food, fish poop, etc). I live in Elgin too, since you are new to the hobby I will hook you up with some frags, send me a PM when you are ready. Thanks for the info and the offer. i am always ready for a frag of coral, look at the almost empty tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lamont Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 The more circulation around the rock, the higher internal circulation to the bacteria. Within limits that would mean more de-nitrification. Tanks get set in their ways with certain species becoming dominate. Similiar to a "Climax Forrest". Erick Boreman and others describe the process as "old tank sydrome". For this reason many hobbiest replace live rock every few years. Restacking rock, changing circulation patterens also changes the dynamics of "old tank syndrome". While from your post, your tank is new, not following the herd is a good thing. It is your world. Patrick if your rock is covered is corals wouldnt that effect how often you change your rock around or power heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lamont Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 I like what you did Lamont. Looks like you'll get some pretty good circulation around the tank without any dead spots. What's up Ty. The snails are working out perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I think you did a nice job as well. Looks good! Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Very nice. The way I look at it, the more surface area, the better for biological filtration and light exposure for algae growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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