Am i over my max on fish for a 90?

[DonW]

Key is common sense but some people don't have that experience & are relying on you for that information so don't take that for granted, no offense to anyone but unless you know the person your advise should be through enough & clear, that is all I was pointing out! Also we have two people asking questions so that helps everyone.

Makes sense.

Don

 

[ilektrik22]

I assumed that what Don meant was to add one thing at a time and to watch/measure the results over time before adding anything else, but it is always best to explain things in detail so everyone can understand.

Thank you
Yvonne

 

[leebca]

Even being successful at pushing the bio-load limit to the edge of the envelope, there is no room for error. By the time ammonia and nitrites are measured, the system occupants can already begin the die-off.

Let's assume the system is just below its limit. Don't fish and organisms grow? The system would be destined for a crash.

The original question was whether the current system was overstocked and whether more could be added. It's typical of new aquarists to want to add more but don't know a reasonable limit. With experience, time, improved equipment and a demonstration of their willingness to care for the system day-in and day-out, my advice is conservative but realistic.

I responded based upon insufficient information, that the current system is not overstocked (but the math was left to the poster). If you review Steve S's similar responses, he too asks for more information about the system -- which still isn't complete in this case.

I would not encourage anyone to add specimens until the water quality shows poor readings. Aquarists only measure less than a dozen water parameters when there are a hundred that influence the well being of the livestock.