Would you consider this a big bioload

[Jarrett]

I have a 75 gallon sps reef tank so i am trying to keep my bio load to a minimum but i still want a good variety of fish to add movement to the tank
right now i have:

1 melanaurus wrasse
1 copperband butterfly
2 black clowns
1 scooter blenny
1 lyretail anthias.

Figured id get your guys opinions on this, i might want to add one more fish if it wouldn't be to much.

 

[MIKE NY]

IMO not that bad, but I never worried about bio-load. I like alot of fish to make my reef look more natural so I just have to increase my husbandry....running more chaeto, phoshan, carbon, dosing vinegar/kalk and increased water changes to keep good water quality....

 

[Jarrett]

yea i am very much on top of my tank every week i change 15 gallons of water, have a great skimmer going. pretty much never had any algae in the tank other then a little on my sand which is getting better. overall a very clean system but i want to keep it that way. maybe ill add one more fish thanks mike.

 

[Jarrett]

i have always ran GFO but haven't tried carbon yet any recommendations on a good carbon to use

 

[MIKE NY]

yea DON"T use Kent! there are plenty of threads on all the sites that there was a problem and it caused crashes.....I've always used Black Diamond or BRS and run it at a rate of one cup per 100 gallons 24/7 and change it every 30 days more often if I suspect a problem. Also try to use a reactor for better contact rather than just hanging a bag in the sump.

 

[prattreef]

I agree with Mike on both the bio-load and carbon recommendations and would add ESV carbon as another good choice.

 

[Jarrett]

ill give those a try thanks guys.