Rocks against glass

[Koppriecht]

Hello

I am working on my hard scape for my cichlids and was wondering if it is ok to lean rocks against the back of the aquarium. I have a 110 gal tank so it needs a lot of rock work. I have egg crate under the sand so I think the bottom is sturdy. Any thoughts.


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[xwing]

Try not to the rocks will scratch the glass. It's up to you thou


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[jrudd013]

Theres always a risk especially w cichlids since a lot of them like to play in the sand. I always build a pvc support behind my rocks. I also drill holes in the rock and ziptie them together. Thats just me though. Im no expert. But ive done 5 different cichlid tanks and 4 reef tanks this way. Hope it helps. I'm sure some of the more experienced people w tune in too.

 

[Mogurako]

Make a solid base of the rock work directly on the eggcrate to form a solid foundation and go from there. If don't correctly there should be little to no risk of the rocks falling.

I wouldn't put the rocks any closer than 3-4" off the glass all the way around for a couple reasons.

A: Keeps the glass from scratching/keeps pressure of the glass and seams.

B: Makes it easier to clean around the rock work and catch fish of need be.


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[drab808]

If you have no option but to lean the rocks on the glass then use a glue gun and glue foam strips on the parts of the rock that will be leaning on the glass to avoid scratching


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[Mogurako]

If you have no option but to lean the rocks on the glass then use a glue gun and glue foam strips on the parts of the rock that will be leaning on the glass to avoid scratching


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A glue gun isn't going to hold foam, also just using uncoated everyday foam can be sketchy because you don't know what kind of chemicals it can leech.


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[severum mama]

I've done it both ways, and I will never again lean the rocks onto the glass. If a fish dies and ends up where the rock is against the glass, you have to basically tear down your tank to get it out. Ask me how I know this.