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    New stocking calculator with a difference!

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    Hi guys,

    I have been keeping tropical fishes for quite a number of years and always felt that all online stocking calculators were terrible. They reduced the problem into few general rules and tries to fit into them. The worst kind is the "inches per gallon" rule.

    Well, I had some spare time in hand so decided to write this app to see how far I can go, realizing it is not a simple problem given the individuality of each species. I have worked on it for months and although far from complete, it is beginning to take some shape.

    AqAdvisor keeps internal knowledge of database that I continue to update so over time, it will only continue to improve, both in functionality and accuracy.

    I do believe bioload calculation is pretty good now. The hard nut - compatibility (aggression, territorial behaviors) is what I am focusing more on now.

    If you are interested in this sort of thing, please try out! My apology in advance for amateurish looking GUI - web graphics was never my strength!

    Click here for this site - www.aqadvisor.com

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Pretty nice work on this one mate. My current tank is 51% stocked.

    I thought it was overstocked, but I guess it's not gone there yet.
    Last edited by stormhawk; 6th Nov 2009 at 01:55.
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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Quote Originally Posted by stormhawk View Post
    Pretty nice work on this one mate. My current tank is 51% stocked.

    I thought it was overstocked, but I guess it's not gone there yet.
    Thanks.

    Yeah it has been used by quote a few people already and so far, as far as bioload goes, they seem to agree... Still there could be mistakes in DB so I am looking for some feedback if anyone finds problems.

    Compatibility on the other hand, is a lot of work!

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    1. No Asian Arowana in the fish database ?

    2. How about those that use Overhead (OHF) filters ?

    Its looks to be a good tool though...Thks

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Quote Originally Posted by randchai View Post
    1. No Asian Arowana in the fish database ?

    2. How about those that use Overhead (OHF) filters ?

    Its looks to be a good tool though...Thks
    I'll look for your species...

    What are those filters? Can you tell me the exact manufacturer and model number?

    Thanks.

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Appreciate your work on this.

    Helpful for newbies like me.
    Finally started my first tank

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Quote Originally Posted by Ben555 View Post
    Appreciate your work on this.

    Helpful for newbies like me.
    Welcome.

    I do enjoy both aquarium hobby and coding so this is a win-win situation no matter how you look at it.

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Thanks for the work dude. Appreciate it.

    I've got a 1 1/2ft @ 23L. If I add just one Oto, its calculated as 69% stock! How come? Filter is at 11400%.

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Very good effort bro! Maybe you should provide user defined specs for filters or smthg, just a suggestion.
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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    my tank is 323% overstock with 6 platys, its a 10 litres tank

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Very nicely done, thanks for the work and contribution.

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Quote Originally Posted by deacon View Post
    Thanks for the work dude. Appreciate it.

    I've got a 1 1/2ft @ 23L. If I add just one Oto, its calculated as 69% stock! How come? Filter is at 11400%.
    This is how you should interpret this result...

    % is not linear. i.e. if you add another Oto, it will not jump to 69x2 = 138%. In reality, just because you can have 10 neons in 15g tank doesn't mean you can have 1 neon in 1.5g tank, right?

    I do have to admit the calculator may need further fine tuning for really small tanks.

    Filter is at 11400% because it compares your filtration capacity against your bioload (not your tank). So it is basically saying it is plenty for one Oto...

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Quote Originally Posted by soltari007 View Post
    Very good effort bro! Maybe you should provide user defined specs for filters or smthg, just a suggestion.
    Actually it is there...

    You can select "User Defined" item and use your own number. If you look way to the right of Filtration line, you will see [What's this] link. That link will lead you to the document that explains how to do this...

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Quote Originally Posted by jeffL View Post
    my tank is 323% overstock with 6 platys, its a 10 litres tank
    10L tank? Yeah that would be overstocked for sure...

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Quote Originally Posted by christopher.wtc View Post
    Very nicely done, thanks for the work and contribution.
    Thanks!

    I'm not done yet though - look for more improvements!

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    What's new for 2009 11 06 build:

    - Bottom area territorial aggression algorithm has been further refined. Although I feel this version of the algorithm does a pretty good job in determining the territorial aggression issues amongst aggressive species, aggression/territory data in fish DB may not be 100% accurate. If you feel the calculator reports wrong results, please let me know!
    - Added Asian Arowana.
    - Added "Note" column in DB. This allows aqadvisor.com to display species specific notes regardless of the group compatibility such as caution notes.
    - Added a caution note for Chinese Algae Eater.
    - Added a caution note for Crayfish. <-- not done with this guy yet!
    - Male and female bettas are marked as unsuitable combo in the same tank using exception flags.
    - New feature - water change schedule has been implemented. Water change volume is based on the total bioload of the selected species. Let me know if % looks ok from your perspective.
    - New feature - "max number" field has been implemented. As a first application, maxmimum of only 1 male betta can be held regardless of the size of the aquarium.
    - Added 125g Lake Tang species tank under suggested tank links.
    - Added a short article about water chemistry for beginners.
    - Added a short article about algae eaters.
    - Added a short article about ich treatment using high temperature method.
    - Added Eclipse System 3/6/12 series filters.
    - Added Eclipse System 3/6/12 series aquarium tanks.
    - Fixed a bug - "Remove" without any quantity would not display the correct % unless refreshed the screen again.
    - Total number of filters in DB has been increased to 112.
    - Total number of aquarium tanks in DB has been increased to 51.
    - Total number of species in DB has been increased to 302.

    Please try out www.aqadvisor.com if you are interested.

    You can also leave some suggestions/feedback on this forum.

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    interested , but is the species based on adult specimen?

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Quote Originally Posted by limz_777 View Post
    interested , but is the species based on adult specimen?
    Yes it is.

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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Haha-it's really fun. Thanks for making it.
    Does it compensate for fully planted and non planted and semi-planted?
    A user adjustable slider would be good.
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    Re: New stocking calculator with a difference!

    Thats a lot of work! Thanks!
    Would love to see the database of the species though. Drools.

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