How many fish to start with Dr. Tims

[Jorge Linares]

Question with Dr. Tim's. On day 7 (if all goes as planed) it says to add fish. I will be moving over 2 clowns, a royal gramma and a green chromis at some point. The clowns show some territorial aggression, especially to my hand which can be startling, so they will be close to last. I'm wondering how many fish to add on day seven. For now I'm thinking a chalk bass and a firefish to start but would there be a better number for the newly created bio filter? Thanks

 

[tdileo]

Using bottled bacteria or not I would only add 1 for the first fish. If everything is stable after 2-3 weeks add one more and then after 2-4 more weeks you can add two. I would not suggest more than doubling the bioload at any point which is why I say that

 

[Jason mack]

Also depends on how big your system is .. if it's a nano tank then yes 1 fish first .. if it was a 90 gal or so then I would add 2 possibly 3 at first ..

 

[Jorge Linares]

Using bottled bacteria or not I would only add 1 for the first fish. If everything is stable after 2-3 weeks add one more and then after 2-4 more weeks you can add two. I would not suggest more than doubling the bioload at any point which is why I say that

Thanks

Also depends on how big your system is .. if it's a nano tank then yes 1 fish first .. if it was a 90 gal or so then I would add 2 possibly 3 at first ..

I should have said but it a total of 65gals.

 

[Jason mack]

Thanks



I should have said but it a total of 65gals.

You could easily put 2 in a 65 gal :D, imo !

 

[Jorge Linares]

It's supposed to be processing 2 ppm of ammonia in about 24 - 48 hours. Not sure what that translates to.

 

[Jorge Linares]

You could easily put 2 in a 65 gal :D, imo !

I'm thinking at least two also.

 

[FugeTown]

What kind of water are you filling the tank with?

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

I'd still do one, personally.
It only hurts the Reefer, when you go slower than you want to. ;)

 

[Jorge Linares]

What kind of water are you filling the tank with?

RODI then added RedSea Coral Pro.

 

[Jason mack]

Are you planning on keeping your alk so high ?? I believe Red Sea pro mixes at about 12 dkh ..? What are you planning on keeping in the tank ??

 

[Jorge Linares]

I'd still do one, personally.
It only hurts the Reefer, when you go slower than you want to. ;)

I get what your saying. I just want to maintain the load 2 ppm of ammonia is equivalent to and not lose ground with the bacteria that I'm starting with.

I guess this makes me wonder if the bacteria dies back if not used.

 

[Jorge Linares]

Are you planning on keeping your alk so high ?? I believe Red Sea pro mixes at about 12 dkh ..? What are you planning on keeping in the tank ??

I currently have a biocube 29gal with a mix of lps and sps and plan on a bunch more sps for this new tank. I currently use and want to follow thier mixed reef recipe on thier coral care program. I do feel thier all is high but want to just follow the recipe.

 

[Jason mack]

I get what your saying. I just want to maintain the load 2 ppm of ammonia is equivalent to and not lose ground with the bacteria that I'm starting with.

I guess this makes me wonder if the bacteria dies back if not used.

It will rise and fall till your tank is more stable it's all part of the nitrogen cycle .. as you add more bio load nitrite will rise and then nitrate it just all takes time .. adding dr tims will help balance it in its younger stages ..!

 

[FugeTown]

RODI then added RedSea Coral Pro.

Nice

 

[VP616]

Question with Dr. Tim's. On day 7 (if all goes as planed) it says to add fish. I will be moving over 2 clowns, a royal gramma and a green chromis at some point. The clowns show some territorial aggression, especially to my hand which can be startling, so they will be close to last. I'm wondering how many fish to add on day seven. For now I'm thinking a chalk bass and a firefish to start but would there be a better number for the newly created bio filter? Thanks

What are you using as your ammonia source for the initial cycle? Dr. Tim's ammonium chloride, ghost feeding, or something else?

 

[Jorge Linares]

What are you using as your ammonia source for the initial cycle? Dr. Tim's ammonium chloride, ghost feeding, or something else?

I'm using Dr.Tims ammonium chloride.