How many fish in a 50?? :)

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by George

1mg/L refers to concentration of NH4. Not dosage. So you don't need to time 189L. Actually since Brad has (had, since then he connects the QT to his sump) 50 G, he only needs to dose 5 ml to lower the whole tank of NH4 by 1mg/L (theoretically).

Ya, I woke up thinking about my confusion.
Quite the brain fart on my part.

[Aquattro]

So as I approach adding the fish back to the display, what's everyone's suggestions on how many to add at a time?
5 good size tangs, 3 anthias, three clowns, one Emperor angel, 2 chromis, and a damsel (in a pear tree)..

[Borderjumper]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

So as I approach adding the fish back to the display, what's everyone's suggestions on how many to add at a time?
5 good size tangs, 3 anthias, three clowns, one Emperor angel, 2 chromis, and a damsel (in a pear tree)..

I would add the chromis and damsel, wait a few days and add the clowns, wait a few days and add the anthias, then wait a week and add the rest. This is of course testing daily and assuming your tank is keeping up.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

I would add the chromis and damsel, wait a few days and add the clowns, wait a few days and add the anthias, then wait a week and add the rest. This is of course testing daily and assuming your tank is keeping up.

Sounds like a plan!

[Leah]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

I would add the chromis and damsel, wait a few days and add the clowns, wait a few days and add the anthias, then wait a week and add the rest. This is of course testing daily and assuming your tank is keeping up.

This would be my choice for adding them back as well.

[Leah]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

So as I approach adding the fish back to the display, what's everyone's suggestions on how many to add at a time?
5 good size tangs, 3 anthias, three clowns, one Emperor angel, 2 chromis, and a damsel (in a pear tree)..

Skip the pear tree

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Leah

Skip the pear tree

Nutrient removal. Like mangroves, but bigger and you can eat pears later!

[gregzz4]

I would be more prone to adding them in a reverse order based on aggression and territorialism rather than size

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I would be more prone to adding them in a reverse order based on aggression and territorialism rather than size

so far they all get along in the Q tank, although with all the hiding spots, it's tough to observe them. and most are new to me, so I don't know their behaviours very well. At this point, I think I just have to worry about NH3 levels as I add them to the display.

[gregzz4]

In that case, the 3 day recommendation is fair, but 5 may be better as it takes that long for NO2 to start working effectively.
Sure I have lots of FW experience, but you've been at it long enough to know better than I.
Remember, my saltie isn't even running yet !