Am I overstocked for 65 gal?

[SwampyBill]

I have a recurring aptasia problem & aptasia x doesn't seem to be doing much good at the moment. I've been thinking of adding a copperband butterflyfish again, but I don't want to overstock my 65 gal tank. I already have 8 fish; all grown & get along fine--check my signature for list. I've been in the hobby for 7 years, have had CBB in the past & lost my last one about 8 months ago after a year. So I know how tricky they can be to get to eat, etc. I also know it's a crapshoot on whether it would control the aptasia problem anyway. Any thoughts about my overstocking concerns are greatly appreciated. Thanks...

 

[snorvich]

The problem is twofold: a copperband may or may not eat aiptasia (it is not a given as you know) but more importantly, you may be pushing it with the CBB. If I were to guess, I would say you would be ok. I would be more worried if you had a fish that would give the CBB a hard time.

 

[SwampyBill]

Thanks Steve, I'm concerned about that too, adding it last.