How do I know what is too much?
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slider101
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Originally Posted by MaryG
http:///forum/post/2873454
Let us know what size tank, filtration, and what fish and inverts you currently have.
I have a 55 gal with 45 lbs of live rock and crushed coral substrate. Marineland penguin 200 biowheel, protein skimmer. I put my first fish in yesterday 3 damsels and 8 red leg hermits to start with. Figured that would not shock the system too much.
http:///forum/post/2873454
Let us know what size tank, filtration, and what fish and inverts you currently have.
I have a 55 gal with 45 lbs of live rock and crushed coral substrate. Marineland penguin 200 biowheel, protein skimmer. I put my first fish in yesterday 3 damsels and 8 red leg hermits to start with. Figured that would not shock the system too much.
snakeblitz33
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I would ditch the crushed coral as soon as possible, honestly. Crushed coral collects waste more readily and you have to gravel siphon at least two to three times a month.
Your penguin biowheel filter is underrated, in my honest opinion. I would get something larger such as an Emperor 400. What type of protein skimmer do yo have?
Do you have any powerheads inside the tank for extra flow? I wouldn't put much more in the tank until I changed up a few things first.
When I get my 240 to my house, the only fish I am keeping is my 4 year old yellow tang. I'm mainly a coral reef guy so I don't know much about fish bioloads.
Your penguin biowheel filter is underrated, in my honest opinion. I would get something larger such as an Emperor 400. What type of protein skimmer do yo have?
Do you have any powerheads inside the tank for extra flow? I wouldn't put much more in the tank until I changed up a few things first.
When I get my 240 to my house, the only fish I am keeping is my 4 year old yellow tang. I'm mainly a coral reef guy so I don't know much about fish bioloads.
slider101
Member
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2873514
I would ditch the crushed coral as soon as possible, honestly. Crushed coral collects waste more readily and you have to gravel siphon at least two to three times a month.
Your penguin biowheel filter is underrated, in my honest opinion. I would get something larger such as an Emperor 400. What type of protein skimmer do yo have?
Do you have any powerheads inside the tank for extra flow? I wouldn't put much more in the tank until I changed up a few things first.
When I get my 240 to my house, the only fish I am keeping is my 4 year old yellow tang. I'm mainly a coral reef guy so I don't know much about fish bioloads.
I have a Koralia 4 and a Koralia 1. My skimmer is a seaclone. I know everyone hates the seaclone but it has done a good job so far of collecting and filling the cup up with a nice brown liquid. What about if I just add another 200 since I can't return it now. I like my crushed coral and I have a vacuum so that is not a big deal. I only plan to really add about 5 more five. I want a blenny, clown, and maybe something else. Once the tank is established for a while I will add some corrals and anemones. So I don't think my bioload will be to high with only that amount of fish.
http:///forum/post/2873514
I would ditch the crushed coral as soon as possible, honestly. Crushed coral collects waste more readily and you have to gravel siphon at least two to three times a month.
Your penguin biowheel filter is underrated, in my honest opinion. I would get something larger such as an Emperor 400. What type of protein skimmer do yo have?
Do you have any powerheads inside the tank for extra flow? I wouldn't put much more in the tank until I changed up a few things first.
When I get my 240 to my house, the only fish I am keeping is my 4 year old yellow tang. I'm mainly a coral reef guy so I don't know much about fish bioloads.
I have a Koralia 4 and a Koralia 1. My skimmer is a seaclone. I know everyone hates the seaclone but it has done a good job so far of collecting and filling the cup up with a nice brown liquid. What about if I just add another 200 since I can't return it now. I like my crushed coral and I have a vacuum so that is not a big deal. I only plan to really add about 5 more five. I want a blenny, clown, and maybe something else. Once the tank is established for a while I will add some corrals and anemones. So I don't think my bioload will be to high with only that amount of fish.
1journeyman
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Water chemistry is a great indication of overloading a tank.
Provided your live rock was well cured 3 damsels may not spike anything.
Damsels are the devils btw
I would get rid of them and the CC.
I'm not a huge fan of mechanical filters, but as long as you keep it clean you won't have a problem with it.
What kind of tank do you want? Fish only, corals?
Provided your live rock was well cured 3 damsels may not spike anything.
Damsels are the devils btw
I'm not a huge fan of mechanical filters, but as long as you keep it clean you won't have a problem with it.
What kind of tank do you want? Fish only, corals?
slider101
Member
Originally Posted by 1journeyman
http:///forum/post/2873533
Water chemistry is a great indication of overloading a tank.
Provided your live rock was well cured 3 damsels may not spike anything.
Damsels are the devils btw
I would get rid of them and the CC.
I'm not a huge fan of mechanical filters, but as long as you keep it clean you won't have a problem with it.
What kind of tank do you want? Fish only, corals?
I want to eventually have a reef tank with corals. I really like my CC since it will turn a purple when the coralline algae starts to come about. I went with the green damsels as I have heard they are not as bad as the little blue devils
http:///forum/post/2873533
Water chemistry is a great indication of overloading a tank.
Provided your live rock was well cured 3 damsels may not spike anything.
Damsels are the devils btw
I'm not a huge fan of mechanical filters, but as long as you keep it clean you won't have a problem with it.
What kind of tank do you want? Fish only, corals?
I want to eventually have a reef tank with corals. I really like my CC since it will turn a purple when the coralline algae starts to come about. I went with the green damsels as I have heard they are not as bad as the little blue devils