Not enough rock?

[HulaDad]

Is this not enough rock for a 34g? I'm wanting to go with more open sand and swimming area. The tank will be lightly stocked, with a Yasha Goby/Pistol Shrimp, and a fire fish. Thanks

 

[RenoR1]

That is what? 10lbs? 15? I personally would add a little more, but lets see what others have to say

 

[karsseboom]

i would add a little more. I looks too plain

 

[davocean]

Really should have at least 1lb per gallon, that is a huge part of your filtration system if not the biggest.
If that is not in display, should at least have in sump, which I don't think you have.

 

[HulaDad]

I'm actually thinking about using some egg crate and some shelf pieces that I have lying around to put on the back wall, to give me some more ledges. That would add to the total rock weight. I did have a sump on this tank when it was set up before, I might just go back that route, since it made water changes much easier and will give me more leeway with more rock and filtration and a place for macro to grow. I have a 10g with 10 pounds of rock in it, and I have to say, I'm not impressed with the glass box of rocks effect it gives. Leaves almost no sand or swimming area. Thanks for the advice y'all...

 

[fancyfish]

I like the minimalist look. Having said that I would probably add a bit more. live rock is only one way to filter your system. if you have a skimmer, dose organic carbon source etc then you may have enough. 1 pound per gallon is a guide only.

 

[Potsy]

Personally, I'd put a piece shelf rock on top of each of those pillars to provide more real estate for coral. It would kind of have a bonsai tree look to it.

 

[cloak]

With regular water changes and an efficient skimmer, I think your ok with the amount of live rock you have. Once you start adding corals on a regular basis space can run out real quick. I'm not sure if you were planning on keeping any LPS corals, but some of them need to be given a wide berth. (frogspawn, hammer, torch) Good luck.

 

[davocean]

I'm actually thinking about using some egg crate and some shelf pieces that I have lying around to put on the back wall, to give me some more ledges. That would add to the total rock weight. I did have a sump on this tank when it was set up before, I might just go back that route, since it made water changes much easier and will give me more leeway with more rock and filtration and a place for macro to grow. I have a 10g with 10 pounds of rock in it, and I have to say, I'm not impressed with the glass box of rocks effect it gives. Leaves almost no sand or swimming area. Thanks for the advice y'all...

Sumps are really the way to go.
The benefit of LR is huge, and many do place it in their sump so they can have that benefit, as well as maintaining the minimalist look and swim room.

 

[on the spot]

I like it. If you like it, then work with it's limitations. Choose a few favorites for coral instead of 100's. With some careful planning you will have plenty of room.

 

[HulaDad]

I think I will add a sump, it will give me something to do on a slow day at work. I would like for the rock work to reach a little higher in the tank, for those more light loving corals, so I might add a few more shelf pieces to the top of the tiers, and I will try to find some bigger block shaped pieces that I can set these pieces on top of to give me more height. Thanks for the insight everyone.