Rock for New Build / Partial Tank Transfer

[Patrick Cox]

Hello,
I have been running a 75G (36x24x20) primarily SPS reef for close to 3 years and I am planning a tank upgrade. I want to transfer most of my corals and livestock to my new tank but I really would like to replace my rock. My concern with this approach is that with this tank I started with Pukani Dry rock and it took me quite a while to get this tank running with adequate nutrients to keep my corals alive.

The reasons I want new rock are as follows...

1. I want to change my aquascape and because of the way I built my current aquascape, I think it will be difficult to use my current rock. (Much of it is mortared together.)

2. I have been dealing with Red Planaria flatworms for a long time and I am hoping to get rid of them. Although they have been under control for at least a year, I can still see them in my sand on on the rock.

3. I also have a large population of Asterina Starfish that I would like to be rid of.

I am considering using the new manmade live rock from Tampa Bay Saltwater but I have not made up my mind on this.

So, just looking for comments and advice on the best way to proceed.

Thanks!

Here is a picture of my current tank...

 

[Bogue Chitto]

Tampa Bay has some really nice rock. You can't go wrong with it. Nice looking tank too!

 

[las]

Is TBS rock a risk for a SPS tank due to the many hitch hikers that can possibly introduce?