Bio-load?

Discussion in 'Fish Tank Brands and Kits' started by VT rules, Feb 9, 2007.

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  1. VT rules

    VT rules Bristle Worm

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    I wanted to get one more small fish for my tank and had my eye on a royal gramma. Based on my tank specs below can my bio-load handle it? The tank is almost a year old. Thanks!
     
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  2. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    hi VT rules , qouting this web page:
    Fish Care

    A rule of thumb is that freshwater aquariums can hold 1 inch of fish per gallon. Saltwater aquariums can hold 1/2 inch of fish per gallon.

    Most of the web sites I have seen seem to line up with this.
     
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  3. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    I tend to understock so unless all your fish are still small ok. If they are all mature the i wouldnt do it... But that just me, like i said i understock when it comes to fish.

    Marc.
     
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  4. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    Very true bouraganes, i had forgotten about that one. So lets see, a quick count of your fish and im up to 24 inches of adult fish. Half inch per gallon in your 55 is 27 1/2 inches of fish. So bottom line, its up to you VT.

    Marc.
     
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