Stocking - Bioload

[Michael Hull]

Currently running the Red Sea Max S500 which is ~130 gallons - Reefer Skimmer/lots of LR/fuge with Chaeto. Nitrates and Phosphates have been virtually undetectable thus far (which I'm working on increasing to detectable levels, largely through adding fish).

Other levels: ph 7.9, alk 9.9, phos 0, nitrate 0, calcium 420, sal 1.026

Current tank inhabitants below. What are your thoughts on bioload, recommendations for good additions?

Yellow Tang
Marine Betta
Juvenile Banded Moray
Niger Trigger
Firefish
2 Lyretail Anthias
3 Green Chromis
2 Bangaii Cardinal
1 Lawnmower Blenny
1 Melanarus Wrasse
1 Red Fairy Wrasse
Purple Firefish Goby
1 other goby
1 Cleaner Shrimp
2 Clownfish

Variety of Turbo snails/smaller snails.

Now that I've listed it out, seems like a lot, but doesn't feel like a lot.

Thoughts?

 

[HairyGary]

It may seem like alot to you but there are some rather small fish in there as well that do not take up much bio load. What were you thinking about adding?

It appears you have the bioload for more given your numbers and your nutrient export but if you do so go slowly.

 

[Jacked Reefer]

You have to take into consideration of when they grow. They will consume much more food as adults then they do now.

 

[Michael Hull]

Likely no more "big" fish, maybe either a few more anthers, or a few more gobie/blenny time of fish. I've been avoiding other tangs just to avoid possible sickness that could come with them.

 

[Michael Hull]

Likely no more "big" fish, maybe either a few more anthers, or a few more gobie/blenny time of fish. I've been avoiding other tangs just to avoid possible sickness that could come with them.

Recommendations please! Also, any crabs/shrimp you think I could get away with?