Am I max'd out?

[ZenGuitarGuy]

Hello all. How many fish is a hot topic on here, and I'm sure there isn't a hard and fast rule that is followed. Here is a bunch of information about my aquarium, and I'm looking for input about whether I'm a my maximum or what? Thanks in advance!

--65G FOWLR, no sump
--1 1/2 year running
--Equipment: Reef Octopus Classic HOB 100, AC 110 (empty--just holds a bag of carbon and sometimes floss for temporary filtration), Cobalt Neo-Therm 150, Hydro powerheads (2x850, 1x400).
--About 70 lbs of live rock along with a shallow sand bed.
--Livestock list: Firefish, PJ Cardinal, Yellow Striped Cardinal, Valentini Puffer, Ocellaris Clown, Two-Spot Blenny, Blue-Spotted Sleeper Goby, Tiger Pistol Shrimp, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Porcelain Crab, Pom Pom Crab, a few hermits (blue leg, reg leg) and snails (bumblebee, trochus, cerith, nassarius, and one Strawberry Fighting Conch).
--All the fish are approx. the same size (1 1/2 to 2") except the goby (3 1/2" +).
--So far, everyone gets along well. No signs of sustained aggression, aside from little squabbles here and there. The Puffer is newest addition (1 month ago).
--Water changes: 10-15% weekly Parameters (at time of posting): SG 1.025, 81F, Ammonia 0, Nitrate <10 ppm. I use RODI water.

I'm not sure if that is enough information, so if I didn't include something important please let me know.

Thanks again.

 

[Cliving1]

I think you could add a wrasse or dwarf angel. But not too much more.

 

[thegrun]

I agree you could add one more small fish, although I would shy away from any of the dwarf angels, they tend to get very aggressive in a tank under 120 gallons (I had to remove one from my 120 for aggression issues) and with a big fish load in your 65 I suspect that it will cause problems as it matures.

 

[ZenGuitarGuy]

I agree you could add one more small fish, although I would shy away from any of the dwarf angels, they tend to get very aggressive in a tank under 120 gallons (I had to remove one from my 120 for aggression issues) and with a big fish load in your 65 I suspect that it will cause problems as it matures.

Yeah, thanks, I've read similar information about the dwarf angels. I was thinking about maybe a chalk bass, royal gramma, or maybe an orchid dottyback. Open to suggestions though.

 

[Jesterrace]

A Wrasse would be stunning, but given that you are heavily stocked, it might be best to go with a smaller fish.

 

[norfolkgarden]

The cool inverts don't count against your fish stocking limits.
Would you be interested in finding a mate for the ocellaris clownfish?

A small fairy wrasse or small flasher wrasse might work well.
Would not get a six line. Useful fish but usually mean and likes a large territory.

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[ZenGuitarGuy]

The cool inverts don't count against your fish stocking limits.
Would you be interested in finding a mate for the ocellaris clownfish?

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It took me a while to reply to this thread. Sorry! I would be worried a pair of clowns would try to take over the tank. Also, does it work out if you introduce one after the fact? I thought maybe they should be introduced at the same time?

 

[jeffp1]

After having my first clown for 18 years, I got a second 4 years ago and all is well. They got along immediately and don't bother any of the other fish. Get one smaller than the clown you have now.

 

[Valentini89]

I think a yellow tang... Just kidding. But seriously, cool that you have a Valentini puffer.