average load

slant77 · 07/22/2007, 05:38 PM

What is considered an average load for a 120 reef tank?

OmarD · 07/22/2007, 05:53 PM

Depends on total bio load, Fish compatibility, ultimate size, amount/age of LR and sand and most importantly your commitment to keeping a pristine environment for all you get.

Even if it means doing a water change every couple of days.

I think on last count I have 14 fish in my 125 gal. most have been in tank for over 4 years.

I do a 25% water change weekly and have about 100+ lbs of very mature live rock and sand.

I also have a very good protein skimmer.

Ultimatly up to you. Just go slow and be responsible.

TriniStylez · 07/22/2007, 07:19 PM

Exactly what OmarD said. Depends on you and your set up. For example, I have a 180G FOWLR tank that is very high Bio Load but I do weekly water changes. I also have a 65G Reef with only 3 small fish and only do monthly water changes. Both have great water quality (even though the stocking couldnt be more different) because I make sure to care for them. So it really depends on you.

07/22/2007, 05:38 PM	#1
slant77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 611	average load What is considered an average load for a 120 reef tank?

07/22/2007, 05:53 PM	#2
OmarD Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 179	Depends on total bio load, Fish compatibility, ultimate size, amount/age of LR and sand and most importantly your commitment to keeping a pristine environment for all you get. Even if it means doing a water change every couple of days. I think on last count I have 14 fish in my 125 gal. most have been in tank for over 4 years. I do a 25% water change weekly and have about 100+ lbs of very mature live rock and sand. I also have a very good protein skimmer. Ultimatly up to you. Just go slow and be responsible. __________________ AG "125" AquaC EV 180, "SCWD", 80 lbs lr, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (XM HQI 10000k bulb) Current Tank Info: AG "125" AquaC EV 180, "SCWD", 80 lbs lr, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (XM HQI 10000k bulb

07/22/2007, 07:19 PM	#3
TriniStylez Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Caribbean Posts: 928	Exactly what OmarD said. Depends on you and your set up. For example, I have a 180G FOWLR tank that is very high Bio Load but I do weekly water changes. I also have a 65G Reef with only 3 small fish and only do monthly water changes. Both have great water quality (even though the stocking couldnt be more different) because I make sure to care for them. So it really depends on you.