quick opinion on bioload

Sliver · 22-08-2015, 05:51 PM

Hi guys

don't know which section to post this, I guess here should be correct

currently have 5 arowana, 5 ray 2 EBH and 1 pleco in a 6x4x3 FGT (sump setup)

doing 2xweekly WC of 20%.

all fishes all eat generally eating well.

was thinking of adding another ray and arowana to make the numbers even.

Think my bioload can take it?

I'm maintaining PH at 7 to 7.2.

Aro77 · 22-08-2015, 10:47 PM

hi bro , can give abit more details on your sump size , water parameters & size of fishes

Sliver · 22-08-2015, 10:55 PM

water peri never test

sump ard 5ft

reds smallest about 18" biggest about 24"

rays range from 11" to 14" disc.

EBH should be at least 12" bah

octane · 23-08-2015, 01:35 AM

205 twice weekly sounds good. fishes get used to high nitrate over time. suggest minimise feeding during introducing the new fishes to let them get accustom to your parameters

Sliver · 23-08-2015, 06:47 PM

I feed once a day only on most days. noted on that so should safe eh

patclay · 23-08-2015, 10:37 PM

I think just stick to what you have would be great and no need to add more. Definitely bioload will increase.

Sliver · 23-08-2015, 11:45 PM

just sold my pacman. used to have another 2 big dels and PBs all sold.

just ibs and like recently luck not so good thinking of changing things abit

will give a some thought I guess

AdamC · 24-08-2015, 12:53 AM

I agree with patclay, best not to add any fish while your current setup is doing just fine. Often times, adding another fish might bring you some unnecessary headaches and then you'd ask yourself why'd you do it in the first place.

Aro77 · 24-08-2015, 01:01 AM

Hi bro , your bioload is abit towards the high side.. rays bioload is quite high.. would suggest just leaving as it is

shermie · 24-08-2015, 05:32 PM

The only real way u can tell if ur bioload is too high is from ur water parameters... seriously it isn't hard to measure ur ammonia/nitrite/nitrates... if u really want to add more fish then make sure ur current readings are good before thinking further.

But for comparison.. I have 1 aro 3 rays in a 6x 2.5x2 and nitrates already is an issue.. had to add a denitrator to keep it in check.

22-08-2015, 05:51 PM	#1
Sliver AFC Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,400	quick opinion on bioload Hi guys don't know which section to post this, I guess here should be correct currently have 5 arowana, 5 ray 2 EBH and 1 pleco in a 6x4x3 FGT (sump setup) doing 2xweekly WC of 20%. all fishes all eat generally eating well. was thinking of adding another ray and arowana to make the numbers even. Think my bioload can take it? I'm maintaining PH at 7 to 7.2. __________________ All at pond no more fishes at home. I'm not that silver char bor read my nick properly

22-08-2015, 10:55 PM	#3
Sliver AFC Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,400	water peri never test sump ard 5ft reds smallest about 18" biggest about 24" rays range from 11" to 14" disc. EBH should be at least 12" bah __________________ All at pond no more fishes at home. I'm not that silver char bor read my nick properly

23-08-2015, 06:47 PM	#5
Sliver AFC Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,400	I feed once a day only on most days. noted on that so should safe eh __________________ All at pond no more fishes at home. I'm not that silver char bor read my nick properly

23-08-2015, 11:45 PM	#7
Sliver AFC Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,400	just sold my pacman. used to have another 2 big dels and PBs all sold. just ibs and like recently luck not so good thinking of changing things abit will give a some thought I guess __________________ All at pond no more fishes at home. I'm not that silver char bor read my nick properly

22-08-2015, 10:47 PM	#2
Aro77 Dragon Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 778	hi bro , can give abit more details on your sump size , water parameters & size of fishes

23-08-2015, 01:35 AM	#4
octane Endangered Dragon Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,833	205 twice weekly sounds good. fishes get used to high nitrate over time. suggest minimise feeding during introducing the new fishes to let them get accustom to your parameters

23-08-2015, 10:37 PM	#6
patclay Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,519	I think just stick to what you have would be great and no need to add more. Definitely bioload will increase.

24-08-2015, 12:53 AM	#8
AdamC Arofanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 220	I agree with patclay, best not to add any fish while your current setup is doing just fine. Often times, adding another fish might bring you some unnecessary headaches and then you'd ask yourself why'd you do it in the first place.

24-08-2015, 01:01 AM	#9
Aro77 Dragon Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 778	Hi bro , your bioload is abit towards the high side.. rays bioload is quite high.. would suggest just leaving as it is

24-08-2015, 05:32 PM	#10
shermie Senior Dragon Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,048	The only real way u can tell if ur bioload is too high is from ur water parameters... seriously it isn't hard to measure ur ammonia/nitrite/nitrates... if u really want to add more fish then make sure ur current readings are good before thinking further. But for comparison.. I have 1 aro 3 rays in a 6x 2.5x2 and nitrates already is an issue.. had to add a denitrator to keep it in check.

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