Live Rock Distance

[BROKER]

Weddings paid for and I am back on this great board and looking to do change somethings around and upgrade. My question is how close do guys/gals keep your live rock from the sides of your tanks and what are your reasons for keeping it a certain distance?

 

[rBeOeBf]

My rock is about 2/3 of the way back from the front glass, to provide swimming/viewing room in front. On the sides I've got enough space to get my hands in there and clean the glass. Then in back I've got a couple of inches of space between the rock and glass to allow for water circulation and prevent any dead spots.

-Bob

 

[Styk33]

I do the same thing as rBeOeBf. I am adding another 50+lbs to my tank in the near future and just want to make sure I can get my hands in the front of the tank and some room for circulation in the back.

 

[GMH320]

From all that I have read, the concensus is to keep enough room in the back and sides to provide ample water circulation, 2-3" for me is about right. The distance from the front is about 1/3 the tank width, with the very base rock. Just leave enough room on the sides to clean the glass if you intend on cleaning it.

 

[BROKER]

Thanks guys, great advice as usual. It seems from alot of the pictures that many are able to pack in alot more rock than myself. I have mine about three inches from the back currently but I am planning on moving it back another inch. I have not had any problems with dead spots yet, so I will see how it goes.