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I'm curious, do you guys just tidy up around your rocks or do you actually move them to clean?

My main concern is that I'm worried if I start shifting rocks, the whole setup might come crashing down.

Moving the plants is easy, so that's not an issue.

Is it just better to clean around the rocks ...

My rocks are hollow and sectional, so I take them all out. I vac the area, then move the rocks around to a completely different formation each time. I only leave two in place at one end of the tank initially, then move them to the other end to finish the vac. I check each rock in a vessel for fry or ...

Check my tank's stocking in the signature, all fish living harmoniously, haven't lost a single one in over 2 years.

I think you've got the wrong section for this question.

I think you should talk to your LFS and ask them to ship in the stock you want, not plum for the stock that's readily available

I'm in a similar setup and I've got to say, no issues at all.

When you talk about trouble keeping your tank clean, what exactly do you mean by clean? Remember, your filter is mainly for biological filtration, with a bit of mechanical thrown in.

If it's the growth on the rocks that's the problem ...

Tanganyikans all the way, no question.

My tank is always immaculate, not in a clinical way, but it's got to be spotless. I'm so used to it being that way, I hardly give it a second glance most days. But when someone walks in and does a double take, exclaiming over how amazing it looks, that's when I really take a step back and appreciate ...