Carrying Capacity

[SinkyShippy]

Will snails and hermits increase the amount of fish your tank can contain?

 

[JohnnyTJ09]

unless you want a crazy amount of snails and crabs you should be fine.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Not so much. They are a good resource for keeping things tidy, but still want to be mindful of your stocking. What size tank you have and what were you thinking of putting in. Maybe it will be fine without worrying.

 

[SinkyShippy]

Not so much. They are a good resource for keeping things tidy, but still want to be mindful of your stocking. What size tank you have and what were you thinking of putting in. Maybe it will be fine without worrying.

I have a 20 gallon and am already set with a tailspot blenny, firefish, and two clownfish but I was wondering if I could add a yellow clown goby in there. According to the saltwater stocking calculator I am at 100%.

 

[Jekyl]

I'd say you have enough if not too many already

 

[SinkyShippy]

I'd say you have enough if not too many already

Okay. Thanks. Yeah I am pretty content right now but I just didn't know if the snails and hermits would change the capacity.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Agreed, sounds like you got a good balance. There is more to consider when adding fish than just the clean up crew. They can only do so much and most it is for algae control.

I think you could do the goby, but first I would make sure if you do that you have a good set up for him, sand and rocks for him to make his home.