Going from fowlr to reef

[Bowfront46]

Hey guys, just a quick question. I have about 40 lbs of rock in my fowlr, been running for about 6 months. Should I glue the rocks together before I add my first coral? As of now they are just fitted together, like a puzzle, and they seem pretty secure. I?m just a little concerned about what would happen if one fell with a coral attached to it. As you can tell I?m a total newbie to reefs, but I would like to know how some of you guys set up your reefs initially. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[mrdobie]

Mine are not glued and running for 6 years. It a personel or paranoid choice. If you think you should do it then just do it. If something happens ( probably wount ) you will kick your self.

 

[grsfish]

Mine has been going for about 4 years without any problems and nothing is fixed together. One positive of not fixing them together is that it?s easier to move things around later if you have to for any reason

 

[Spartanwarrior]

depends on your fish type In my experience. I keep gobies and jawfish and they are constantly moving sand around, shifting my rocks. In that case. GLUE GLUE GLUE

otherwise, if fitted nicely together all you really need to worry about are your clumsy hands

 

[Bowfront46]

I think I?ll skip the glue. Right now all I have is a pair of clownfish and an Anthias so I shouldn?t have to worry about them disturbing anything. Thanks for the help!