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Crustacean Dilemma 7/25/06
Hi!
< Howdy! >
I've heard that a good rule of thumb for stocking levels for marine aquariums is to have no more than 1/2 an inch of fish per gallon.
< That is truly too broad of a generalization to adhere to. What if the fish is also two inches wide? >
What I'm wondering is, does this also apply to crustaceans and other invertebrates, or just fish.
< Yes, crustaceans and invertebrates poop too! But, I still maintain that the appropriate number of inverts and fish is more related to the ability of the biological filtration to handle the load. >
For example, I am planning to set up a 50-gallon reef aquarium and if this rule applies to crustaceans, does that mean I can only have 12 inches of fish and 12 inches of invertebrates?
< What are the fish you are considering? That may have great bearing on what others can be kept, as well as how many. >
Thanks!
< You are welcome! RichardB >
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