calculating fish load with turtle?

[vexxiang]

I have a fairly small bioload right now, with a few fish and my little stinkpot. Anyone know how the turtle will calculate into the max load? I have an available 52" of fish at adult size remaining and id like to stock more, but don't know how to factor in Leo.

 

[jetajockey]

Turtles can be really messy. When they are small it's not so bad, but as they get larger it can be a huge problem. I don't really go by the inch/gallon rule so I couldn't say other than just see how nitrates test out weekly and be sure to clean up after him well during maintenance.

 

[vexxiang]

The turtle is a male stinkpot so his full grown size should be only 4". He is about 2" now, so he should double in a couple years. Just don't want to stock a happy tank now and end up with problems.

What measure do you use to stock your fish tank?