Am I the only person on here that is frustrated by the fact that they are mathematically challenged and sometimes have a bit of trouble figuring out what the hell is going on when it comes to the world of keeping fish
Keeping fish and being Mathematically challenged
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*Well, sometime it is.
*Back in the day there is no internet for any fish information, no test kit solution, all you can do is your judgement by look and monitor your fish activities. When a mistake took place all I have to do is remembered and try different approach to correct it.
*Nowaday, you can get "smarter" in matter of minutes, hours if you really wanted to learn new thing with any devices connected to the internet.
*Well, sometime it is.
*Back in the day there is no internet for any fish information, no test kit solution, all you can do is your judgement by look and monitor your fish activities. When a mistake took place all I have to do is remembered and try different approach to correct it.
*Nowaday, you can get "smarter" in matter of minutes, hours if you really wanted to learn new thing with any devices connected to the internet.
So true but all these "simple" formulas sometimes make my head spin. I seriously sucked at maths even in school. I think I still lean into the old school method.
What formulas are u refering to?
Most fish math, like "cubic inch per squared gallon per foot", is usually not the best advice.
If that's what you're talking about.
Actually, I'll say all the stuff is not the best advice haha.
If that's what you're talking about.
Actually, I'll say all the stuff is not the best advice haha.
yea, seriously.....that was a very generalized topic - can you go a little more into depth w/ that and explain what you mean? I have a feeling you might be making something more complicated than it really is
Ok , you have your:
Calculating Sump Volume
Algae Scrubber Sizing
Aquarium Lighting Calculations
Flow rate calculations
Weir flow calculations
Return pump calculations
Calculating overflow teeth
Drip System Water change rates
I think I got most of them might have missed one or two
I know most of these aren't needed to keep a aquarium going but if a person want to add certain systems of setting you need to do certain calculations to make it work and sadly I just suck at it.
Calculating Sump Volume
Algae Scrubber Sizing
Aquarium Lighting Calculations
Flow rate calculations
Weir flow calculations
Return pump calculations
Calculating overflow teeth
Drip System Water change rates
I think I got most of them might have missed one or two
I know most of these aren't needed to keep a aquarium going but if a person want to add certain systems of setting you need to do certain calculations to make it work and sadly I just suck at it.
There are plent of charts for flow rate
Calculating Sump Volume- people misunderstand this al the time... u can run a 1000 gallon tank with a 50 gallon sump easily.... you only need a sump big enough to hold ur bio media to suport the stock in a freshwatwr tank....as long as water chabges are done on check
Algae Scrubber Sizing - ? Theres no certain size required
Aquarium Lighting Calculations- no calculations needed for unplanted tanks .....for planted tanks u dont need much for low light
Flow rate calculations- there are easy charts for this
Weir flow calculations
Return pump calculations- 5-10x depending on stock
Calculating overflow teeth- get strainers easier to determine
Drip System Water change rates- there are also self calculators that determine how much of the water is being changed per week.... depending on stock usually 1/5 per tank size drip per day
It makes it easier if you add bigger pvc for gravity drains to help eliminate a ton of problems
Hope i helped
I just use math for flowrates right now. You can make the hobby as complex as you like, for most fish i dont worry too much about the water as long as it is clean.
Usually there are online calculators available, that can help. Math is one of my least favorite subjects too