Bio-Load Question

HouseDJSTL · 05/14/2006, 02:33 PM

I am getting rid of Trigger and going w/ some Reef Fish. But my question is: Should I take the Trigger out now and let my bioload go down, or wait till I get some of the fish I want and then take him out??

Thanks!!

CaptiveReef · 05/14/2006, 02:44 PM

If the trigger is the only fish in the tank, I would purchase the fish take out the trigger and then add the reef fish. The removal of the bio load(trigger) will effect the bacteria populations, which increase and decrease with bio load levels.

CaptiveReef

HouseDJSTL · 05/14/2006, 02:49 PM

I have the Trigger and 5 small Damsels. (They will come out later)

CaptiveReef · 05/14/2006, 02:54 PM

Keep the damsels, they are great reef fish! just remove the trigger then you can take your time in selecting new fish.

CaptiveReef

Travis L. Stevens · 05/15/2006, 08:01 AM

I'm going to disagree with CaptiveReef. You're going to encounter some serious trouble with five damsels in a 75g tank. Be careful what reef fish you choose. The damsels might be really aggressive towards the new arrivals. But the general method above definitely answers your question though.

HouseDJSTL · 05/15/2006, 08:32 AM

Oh I guess I forgot to mention, the damsels will also be going.

Travis L. Stevens · 05/15/2006, 08:41 AM

I figured as much. But you never know

Enjoy your new, peaceful reef

CaptiveReef · 05/15/2006, 06:00 PM

The only damsels that show any testicular fortitude are the Domino damsels, they can be real bastards, more so in schools.
The 3 or 4 line damsels, and the other damsels are more timid.
You may want to add the new fish together so the damsels will be busy dealing with multiple fish and won't be inclined to attack.

CaptiveReef

05/14/2006, 02:33 PM	#1
HouseDJSTL Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St Louis - Dogtown Posts: 1,303	Bio-Load Question I am getting rid of Trigger and going w/ some Reef Fish. But my question is: Should I take the Trigger out now and let my bioload go down, or wait till I get some of the fish I want and then take him out?? Thanks!! __________________ "Music is the remedy for reality" Current Tank Info: 40 gallon - Reef Octopus 110 SSS - Radion Gen II light - (2) MP10W - 29G Sump

05/14/2006, 02:44 PM	#2
CaptiveReef LED FULL SPECTRUM REEFER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,148	Switch the fish the same day. If the trigger is the only fish in the tank, I would purchase the fish take out the trigger and then add the reef fish. The removal of the bio load(trigger) will effect the bacteria populations, which increase and decrease with bio load levels. CaptiveReef __________________ Okay I'm a Reef Fanatic !!!!! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef, DIY 5ft. protein skimmer, LED lighting.

05/14/2006, 02:49 PM	#3
HouseDJSTL Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St Louis - Dogtown Posts: 1,303	I have the Trigger and 5 small Damsels. (They will come out later) __________________ "Music is the remedy for reality" Current Tank Info: 40 gallon - Reef Octopus 110 SSS - Radion Gen II light - (2) MP10W - 29G Sump

05/14/2006, 02:54 PM	#4
CaptiveReef LED FULL SPECTRUM REEFER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,148	Bio Load Keep the damsels, they are great reef fish! just remove the trigger then you can take your time in selecting new fish. CaptiveReef __________________ Okay I'm a Reef Fanatic !!!!! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef, DIY 5ft. protein skimmer, LED lighting.

05/15/2006, 08:01 AM	#5
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	I'm going to disagree with CaptiveReef. You're going to encounter some serious trouble with five damsels in a 75g tank. Be careful what reef fish you choose. The damsels might be really aggressive towards the new arrivals. But the general method above definitely answers your question though. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/15/2006, 08:32 AM	#6
HouseDJSTL Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St Louis - Dogtown Posts: 1,303	Oh I guess I forgot to mention, the damsels will also be going. __________________ "Music is the remedy for reality" Current Tank Info: 40 gallon - Reef Octopus 110 SSS - Radion Gen II light - (2) MP10W - 29G Sump

05/15/2006, 08:41 AM	#7
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	I figured as much. But you never know Enjoy your new, peaceful reef __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/15/2006, 06:00 PM	#8
CaptiveReef LED FULL SPECTRUM REEFER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,148	Damsels The only damsels that show any testicular fortitude are the Domino damsels, they can be real bastards, more so in schools. The 3 or 4 line damsels, and the other damsels are more timid. You may want to add the new fish together so the damsels will be busy dealing with multiple fish and won't be inclined to attack. CaptiveReef __________________ Okay I'm a Reef Fanatic !!!!! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef, DIY 5ft. protein skimmer, LED lighting.