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Should I remove my rock?

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Hey guys, I was wondering if i should remove this big rock i have in my aquarium? I think it's taking about a gallon of water volume in my 12.7 gallon tank. My tank is quite heavily planted. I'm just thinking if having that extra water be better. What you guys think?

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Can u post picture of your tank? I think a gallon of water more will not have much effect on overall stability of water parameter. I may only remove it if it gives no aesthetic value

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Can u post picture of your tank? I think a gallon of water more will not have much effect on overall stability of water parameter. I may only remove it if it gives no aesthetic value

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I was thinking if I could add an extra fish if I removed that rock

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My tank is 90*25*25 (15gallons) , I have a big canister filter which is around 4 gallon including media.
1/3 of my tank is occupied by rocks and substrate.


I had around 15 neon tetra and 6 rummy red nose without any problems (until I accidentally Gas them to death )



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I don't think you should take it out - it looks nice like that, has a natural feel.
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I was thinking if I could add an extra fish if I removed that rock

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Considering that you previously stated that the rock is only 1 gal, and I suspect it's less than that, it would be unlikely that you could add much in the way of fish.

Also, you would be cutting things really close, and leaving no room for the existing fish to grow.

Best solution is to start planning your next tank.
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I think you should leave it, it makes the tank look really good, and you wouldn't benefit very much by removing it.

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Thanks everyone I'll just leave it as is.

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I really like the rock!

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