quick opinion on bioload

[Oneiromancer]

Understock and overfilter. Personally I think your bio load is high already. You could try adding certain plants in the sump to try to soak up some of the nitrates.

[satan_gal]

very frankly speakin... u can only tell after you add the next fish.

I mean, even with the SAME number of fish and tank size but with diff filtration system, the results might be diff wad.

And if water parameters tip, take action lor.. easiest is to increase WC, no?

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Oneiromancer

Understock and overfilter. Personally I think your bio load is high already. You could try adding certain plants in the sump to try to soak up some of the nitrates.

already have panda plant, money plant and guan yi shoots

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by shermie

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.

just my opinion lar but after years of keeping fishes, I just got really tired of checking all these readings. all good dont mean fishes are doing well.

so for me I just put in a ph meter to monitor the PH and do more WC with AC of course.

I still have those test kits sitting in one corner collecting dust

[sen_jie]

my solution will be to do water change 2x a week. per wc is 50% and use a tested and trusted Antichlorine.

If water is entered from tap directly into tank/fgt. Will suggest for the flow rate of the water input to be slow and not gushing.

[Goodzilla1188]

Originally Posted by Sliver

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

Bro imho if this is what your intention is ..just do it. But like the bros here said monitor your water perimeters and also have a contingency plan...I am also like u ..when things not "moving" will change things abit.

[shermie]

Originally Posted by Sliver

just my opinion lar but after years of keeping fishes, I just got really tired of checking all these readings. all good dont mean fishes are doing well.

so for me I just put in a ph meter to monitor the PH and do more WC with AC of course.

I still have those test kits sitting in one corner collecting dust

I know the feeling.. testing becomes a hassle over the years and every time u test n everything seems perfect u wonder y u even bother... I get that feeling too lol.

I also agree good water parameters don't mean perfectly healthy fish since parasites / bacteria / toxins etcetc are not indicated.

But for ur case.. 1 time check now will determine if your bioload is too high or not. Coz if ammonia / nitrites are detectable it simply means no go for adding unless u upgrade ur filtration/media.

[Oneiromancer]

Originally Posted by Sliver

already have panda plant, money plant and guan yi shoots

Actually water plants are quite good at absorbing too..

[Dcruz]

Bro, I am interested in FGT setup and saw your old thread.
You mention your FGT size has 6x4x3 (with 5ft sump setup).
Can send some pictures of your setup and the person u make from thanks bro.