Have a fitness plan for your reef: What do you do to keep your aquascape in shape?

[Peace River]

Have a fitness plan for your reef: What do you do to keep your aquascape in shape?

With all the conversations about taking care of ourselves and our reefs, let’s talk about the shape of our reef. I mean, the literal shape of our reefs. There are often questions about the physical layout and shape of our rock structure, but in a reef tank the rocks are often quickly covered with corals. Unless it is a FOWLR (fish-only-with-live-rock) tank, the shape of the aquascape changes as the tank fills in with corals and/or macro algae. A minimalistic rockscape can turn into pedestals for a dramatic reef scape and what looks like a random stack of rocks can be transformed into a dramatic display of corals. In contrast, the most intricate and carefully placed live rock can become overgrown and less-than-amazing without some care and attention. Please tell us what you do to manage or sculpt the shape of your aquascape as the corals grow and the tank matures.

Photo by @ @jose.morejon14; ROTM July 2023


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[Reefer Matt]

My rock scape on the sps tank changes as the coral grow out. Rather than add more wavemakers, I trim back the coral instead.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

My rock scape on the sps tank changes as the coral grow out. Rather than add more wavemakers, I trim back the coral instead.

Always love seeing pictures of your tank!

 

[fish farmer]

My rockscape is what it is. Cemented together in spots and difficult to move to make adjustments. So I'm on trimming and moving corals to make it work. Occasionally buy different flow devices to get the flow right.