New aquascape in established tank

[gtp0083]

I have an IM lagoon 50 that's been up and running for maybe 3 years. I really don't like my aquascape. To be honest I don't really like the rock that's in the tank. Shapes, size etc.

Could I build a new scape outside the tank with dry rock. Cycle the new scape in some sort of container. A old tank or plastic bucket of some sort.

Then replace the whole thing all at once? Am I overthinking this? Or is this too risky?

The only thing in the current tank I care about are my two clowns, yellow tang and a few rainbow bubble nems.


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[christopherjudd]

Should work, but if it was me, lll just tear down the tank so I can change the sand bed as well

 

[Reef noob_]

I rescaped my tank last week. Just went slowly adding and moving rocks while the tank was still running. Didn't have any issues.

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[gtp0083]

I rescaped my tank last week. Just went slowly adding and moving rocks while the tank was still running. Didn't have any issues.

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Lot of stuff on the old rock I don't want.


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[mcgyvr]

Yes you can do exactly what you described if thats what you think will improve it..

 

[gtp0083]

Yes you can do exactly what you described if thats what you think will improve it..

Thanks for the input. Container suggestions? I assume I don't need filtration. Just consistent water changes and monitor the cycle.

Food safe plastic or glass I would assume


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[mcgyvr]

Thanks for the input. Container suggestions? I assume I don't need filtration. Just consistent water changes and monitor the cycle.

Food safe plastic or glass I would assume


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Any non-metallic container...
Water movement is required ( a powerhead is perfect)