Aquascaping - rocks touching glass or no?
- Thread starter reeferjoe
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In the back (imo - or how I did it) it's okay to touch in a few places, as long there is some space for fish to still be able to swim, but on the sides I like clearance that allows space for cleaning, at least a couple inches or the thickness of a large Mag-float.
I rather keep about 1.5 to 2" all the way round if I can for cleaning but if you are going to let the back wall coralline it is ok for the to touch. I would not let them touch on sides and back because it will be very hard to clean without moving the rocks. I just got my tank set up last night but this is the back wall. Just enough room to clean.
David Shaw
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Mine are clear on all sides so i can get to the back wall as well as the sides. I prefer the back wall to be open and clear from rock leaning onto it for added swim room for the fish and for easy clean maintenance, also less dead spots.
+3 ^ If... you are going to clean the back wall (I don't) you want it clear too 
David Shaw
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I am gonna start a "pro clean the back wall weekly " thread
jroberts51411
Member
My rock touch the back glass. I like that it adds support and frees up more space in the front. I left plenty of space for cleaning with a Mag-float on the side and front glass.