How to tell if you have enough filtration?

[Nate Dogg]

First I know the more filtration the better.

I was wondering how do you know if you have appropriate filtration. I want to add more fish but don't know if I have enough filtration.

 

[eklikewhoa]

Depending on what fish, stock levels, and size tank...

5-10x turnover rate is about what to aim for.
I look for minimal dead spots(where detritus accumulates) mostly but I'm a fan of overfiltration so I shoot for at least 10 but upwards to 20x

 

[pacu mom]

First I know the more filtration the better.

I was wondering how do you know if you have appropriate filtration. I want to add more fish but don't know if I have enough filtration.

If upon regular routine water testing, you have 0 ammonia and 0 nitrites, and can easily keep your nitrates at 20 ppm or lower with water changes, and you have good water clarity, then you can be assured that you have enough biological and mechanical filtration for your tank.

 

[boldtogether]

Proper testing and good visual.

 

[asm129]

What size tank and what type of fish do you have? Also, what kind of filter will you be running? People can give you a better answer if you told them that.

 

[Nate Dogg]

What size tank and what type of fish do you have? Also, what kind of filter will you be running? People can give you a better answer if you told them that.

not trying to sound rude but the thread is/was made so I and others wouldn't have to make a new thread every time we get a new tank, or add/take away stock. Sorry once again I know the prior sentence sounds like i'm a jerk, just don't know how else to say it.

 

[asm129]

not trying to sound rude but the thread is/was made so I and others wouldn't have to make a new thread every time we get a new tank, or add/take away stock. Sorry once again I know the prior sentence sounds like i'm a jerk, just don't know how else to say it.

Well you ask a dumb question and you expect people to help you. This is stuff you should be able to look up on your own or if you can't then provide some details about your problem.

 

[MonsterMinis]

If upon regular routine water testing, you have 0 ammonia and 0 nitrites, and can easily keep your nitrates at 20 ppm or lower with water changes, and you have good water clarity, then you can be assured that you have enough biological and mechanical filtration for your tank.

x2. its all about the water perameters.

 

[kwstas_original]

Test your water mate.
If you ever count Ammonia (NH3) or Nitrite (No2), then you need to upgrade your filtration..