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RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:35:12 GMT

Hello,

I made a website dedicated to stocking tanks using FishsheetA6 (link below). Anyways, it hopefully helps a bit and adds to what FishChannel.com does.

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:03:14 GMT

As always, suggestions and recommendations are welcome.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:30:06 GMT

HHHeeeeeelllllllooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finally made it! FishsheetA6 is finally finished and ready for its first public appearance. Unlike my earlier fishsheets, this one finally contains individual species and it also cross-references loads of other information. Another cool attribute is that it can account for feeding schedules, which is something no other fishsheet has even come close to.

Despite the radical changes (and I do mean radical), the heart of FishsheetA6 is very much the same as other versions: help aquarists select the right fish for them. Now that FishsheetA6 "knows" over 240 types of fish and their basic needs, the fishsheets are beginning to come into their own. Please check it out! (I have made multiple versions that can be accessed via the first post of this thread--some are kinda big, however, because of file formatting).

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:59:14 GMT

Thanks much

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

plecodiscus — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:30:59 GMT

no, but i can have it ready soon. thanks for reminding me, because its progress was at a standstill.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:41:21 GMT

Hello All,

Have a question for plecodiscus: is your post ready for inclusion in the book?

Thanks,

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

cdell — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:09:55 GMT

Hi MAO, thank you for your continued helpful information. I am looking for the compatibility sheet that was developed in here some time ago. I am not sure if you presented it but if you have it, I would appreciate you sharing.

I am seeking African Cichlid compatibility information as I am planning the stocking of my new 125.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

maonaqua — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:04:06 GMT

A bit wordy, the book so far.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

JCHAMPAGNE — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:34:30 GMT

I can not load either type of file on my blackberry. I am looking forward to reading your material tomorrow on the office computer. I appluad your enthusiasm and obvious hard work.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:51:36 GMT

Hello,

I have some good news: the book now has its first three sections! Please look over them and tell me what you think. As usual, I welcome suggestions and am open to different ideas. Thanks for your time.

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:16:45 GMT

Hello,

I just wanted to let you guys know that I changed the format of the links a little bit (the old ones will no longer work). Also, I changed the filing categories to hopefully increase the usefulness of the files.

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

Nikita — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:49:51 GMT

You just won cool points, MOA. I'm gonna be on the new file like a ton of bricks.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:25:19 GMT

Just an Update,

I added an acclimation estimator to the "Special Devices" link in the first post. Hopefully it will proven interesting. It works by suggesting flow rates based on the maximum changes in dynamics that fish can tolerate.

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:53:28 GMT

Hello,

Chrono and Custom Fishsheets are now active! They are in the link following "Special Devices." Tell me what you think! Thanks everyone.

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

FattFishy — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:30:51 GMT

Thanks for the new spreadsheet MOA!

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:59:55 GMT

Hello!

I just wanted to let everyone know that most of the files have been moved to a file holding website with links provided on the first post of this thread. Additionally, the newest spreadsheet is up. Sadly, however, the customizable spreadsheet is still being adjusted as is a new sheet I am calling "ChronoFishsheet." It will allow aquarists to track changes for up to 102 water changes (3-24 months for most users). Also, it projects trends based on current averages of your tank dynamics and updates immediately. It should be a great asset for dedicated and new aquarists alike.

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:15:01 GMT

Nikita,

Good point...multiple graphs would hve its advantages. I will see what i can do.

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

Nikita — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:36:06 GMT

I'm very impressed. It's easy to use, and since I'm a visual person, I'm really appreciating the accompanying graph of the results that changes as you input the data. I also like how customizable it is.

Since hardness and buffering capacity are important in my setup because I have a pretty heavy plant load and fish that prefer soft water, can those two elements be incorporated into the graph? Is there a DIY way to do that, or would you have to put it into the setup yourself? Someone just starting out with cycling their tank wouldn't need to worry about this, but I'd love to use this chart to manage my chemistry values on a regular basis.

The pH and hardness deviance was a nice touch. Makes the amount of change more concrete, I think.

And now that I'm thinking about it, maybe separate graphs for some of the parameters? It's going to be hard to compare some of the parameters on the same graph and have it make visual sense, considering the differences in the numbers themselves. Just a thought.

I think it looks awesome, MOA.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:14:31 GMT

9,000+ Views!!! Thanks Again Everyone.

FF and Nikita,

The spreadsheet is already attached to the initial post. What do you think? Ways to improve. It is fairly straightforward--just a table of values that converts into a graph.

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

Nikita — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:09:49 GMT

I would totally use it on a regular basis to graph trends in my aquarium, even outside of stocking. I could keep track of pH, nitrates, even temperature...ooh...

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

FattFishy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:40:03 GMT

If possible, a graph would be great. Easiest way to analyze

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

Nikita — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:18:17 GMT

If people would actually use it instead of going into the process blind, I think it would be a great asset. How d'you fancy it would work? A graph?

I'm excited to how it unfolds. I love the original spreadsheet.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:27:21 GMT

Hello Again,

I'm playing with a new idea: I added a spreadsheet to help people keep track of their tank parameters to help in the cycling process. What do you all think?

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:52:33 GMT

Hello Again,

I just wanted to let everyone know that I added a spreadsheet to the initial post that allows aquarists to calculate the gallon capacity of aquariums whose dimensions they know. This is just a tool meant to help those people with "mystery" tanks in the basement or newbies who aren't sure what size of tank they have. Please respond if this added spreadsheet helps or if you have questions or concerns.

Thanks,

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:18:35 GMT

Hmm...To do a saltwater spreadsheet I'd need a list of all the major saltwater fish families and their adult sizes, their behavios and care requirements, a list of various stocking rules, data on invertebrate stocking levels, and at least ten operational system stats.

In short, it could be done, but it would be a lot of work. No less, if someone else is willing to compile the data, I have no problems adapting the spreadsheet concept for saltwater.

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

plecodiscus — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:28:14 GMT

MOA, do you think you could make a saltwater stocking guide?

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:13:18 GMT

8,000+ views!!!...Thanks Everyone!

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:19:35 GMT

Hmm, I'd prefer to see what other people think about this idea.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

maonaqua — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:41:49 GMT

Hey MOA,

Would you consider adding your Lumen index to the spreadsheet to help people with planted tanks? Just a suggestion.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:29:22 GMT

Trust me, I've been crunching numbers for a long time.

On the other hand, you don't have to trust me--there are plenty of books on sequential theory out there that you can read if you want to.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

maonaqua — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:05:39 GMT

One little question,

How do we know that your "remaining waste" theory is accurate--just curious.

Thanks.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:58 GMT

My Apologies,

I won't do it again.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

FishChannel Moderator — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:21:03 GMT

I don't think this topic needs to be repeatedly bumped. It is available on ALL the pinned topics pages on ALL of the forums.

It was put there specifically so it doesn't need to be bumped.

Thanks,

F.M.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

FattFishy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:49:31 GMT

BUMP

For the people who need this

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:52:29 GMT

Bump

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:57:23 GMT

Check out the fourth post of this thread if you have questions about the new spreadsheet.

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:29:13 GMT

Hello,

I just wanted to inform everyone that I'm trying something new.

Bye, MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:15:54 GMT

bump

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:49:52 GMT

Hello Again,

I,ve been fiddling with the spreadsheet a bit more and came across an interesting formula that relates to the maximum level of wastes a given aquarium system will possess. Despite that the base formula is a series, the formula can be simplified down to a rational expression. Anywho, I incorporated it as means to predict the catostrophic failure point of a given aquarium system--assuming that a fairly average aquarium should receive a thorough flush at least once every 2 years or so.

Have Fun,

MOA

RE: Freshwater Stocking Guide: A Reference for Beginners

math-only aquarium — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:49:07 GMT

Hello Mates,

I'm just doing some fiddling.