is my tank's bioload too high?

[gerrard_boon]

hi,guys...like to ask the rest whether my tank's bioload is too high...

my tank is 2x1x1.5 with a 2x1x1 sump...running a reef octopus recirculating skimmer..the smallest model...my tank has a small maroon clown,1 chromis,1 small flame goby,1 blackcap,1 Griessinger's goby ,1 sharknose goby,1 coral beauty n 1 yasha goby....i noe its is veri high but i'm asking whether i had pushed over the limit?

pls advise...thanks!

[gerrard_boon]

n ya...i have 2 strombus snail...1 cleaner shrimp,1 fire shrimp n 1 urchin too..

[fongster]

it seems like your total volume is close 80-90 L ? i take that your sump is about 1/3 filled and main tank has a substantial amount of liferocks. Your fishes seem are rather small; many tiny gobies, and the coral beauty is a pygmy angel, so will not grow too much.

I think the bio-load is ok, you should see your skimmer also, if it is constantly skimming like 1/4 cup or more a day, than you should consider to feed less or remove some fishes.

i think the reef octopus needle wheel is a good mid range skimmer, and should be able to do its job well.

[c0ol]

You can also reduce ur feeding or do more water changes

[dkk08]

hi,guys...like to ask the rest whether my tank's bioload is too high...

my tank is 2x1x1.5 with a 2x1x1 sump...running a reef octopus recirculating skimmer..the smallest model...my tank has a small maroon clown,1 chromis,1 small flame goby,1 blackcap,1 Griessinger's goby ,1 sharknose goby,1 coral beauty n 1 yasha goby....i noe its is veri high but i'm asking whether i had pushed over the limit?

pls advise...thanks!

I wld sure love to see some pics of ur fishes

[gerrard_boon]

if i get a dc...i would love to post it up...hmm,the neon goby got lost again...r they really hard..or is there something veri wrong with my water?

[tigershark]

its depends on how u look at it....for me, its too high. just check ur nitrate level and you will know.... I always follow the concept of 10L per inche of fish concept... of couse,if u dun mind to keep changing water frequently... thats not a problemfor u...