Is this too many fish?

[sean_w_mcgrath]

Well I have a 75 gallon....48 inches long.

Right now I have:

Firefish
2 x Ocellaris Clowns

I would like to add:
Longnose Hawkfish
Foxface
Flame Angel
Small Hippo Tang (and keep only until it reaches 5")

Is this too many fish? I know my tank isn't the perfect size for the tang, but I would feel too guilty once he got big enough, and would either get a bigger tank for him, or give him away to a good home.

 

[Jerry W]

The hawk might not mix well with the firefish. Foxface will be cramped as it grows. I wouldn't add the tang knowing you'll trade it in. Why not consider something you can keep for the long haul? The angel is nice. What about one of the fairy wrasses?

 

[stykthyn]

skp the foxface and the tang. how big are the firefish? if they are smaller I wouldnt trust a hawkfish with them

 

[sean_w_mcgrath]

My Firefish is probably a bit over 2", but my clowns are around 1.5". The hawkfish I am looking at is 3", think it will cause problems?

 

[MikeA]

I have 3 firefish as well as a longnose hawkfish along with other fish and have no problems ( in a 65g with lots of hiding places).