Stocking Questions and what to avoid...

[Raibaru]

Doing research for a very slight upgrade to my system. Going from a 36g all HOB stuff to a 46g drilled with a sump (probably only a 10-15g sump since bow front stands are a pita).

Currently I have 2 Oscellaris Clowns, a Midas Blenny, a Chromis, and a Six Line. I'm probably gonna pick up a spotted goby for this tank too.

This is obviously a bit heavy on the stocking for a 36g.

Once I move over to a 46g, I plan to add a Dwarf Flame Angel.

Is that about the limit you guys think?

I currently own a HOB AquaC remora. I will be (hopefully) upgrading to an Octopus Skimmer (150) for the sump depending on how things work out.

Thoughts? Criticisms?

 

[crvz]

I would say that's probably as many as you'd want. Of course I'm sure you've heard that those angels could nip on corals/clams, but other than that you're probably ok.

 

[Raibaru]

Yea, I've heard they can nip and they're kind of hit or miss. I figure it's worth a shot because of how absolutely stunning they look.

Do they swim around a lot? My biggest complaint with my tank right now is my fish don't swim around at all. My 2 clowns stay in the coral they've mistaken for an anemone. My chromis hovers around right next to them. My midas hides until someone walks by begging for food. And the six line just cruises the live rock ****ing everyone off (I'll probably sell him when I move over. Ihaven't decided yet.)

If the Dwarf Angel doesn't swim around a lot can you suggest a better option? I hear tangs make excellent swimming fish, but that obviously isn't an option

And is the reason you think this is it because of bioload or actual space? I absolutely love my six line and would much rather keep him in my sump then lose him all together. But he's a major trouble maker.