Has anyone done a neon goby harem?

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I currently have a pair of neon gobies in my 66gal cube. They really did not have any aggression and seemed to pair up nicely. I absolutely love these guys, I love seeing them on the rocks, I love seeing them swim around.

I stumbled across this article:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/5/breeder

Which seems to suggest that if kept in a large enough group, aggression towards themselves may be mitigated. What do you guys think about adding an additional 4 or 6 gobies? Too risky? Has anyone else attempted such a thing, and if so what was your experiences? Do you think the number of 6 to 8 still makes sense for a 66 gal aquarium? I know harems need to be kind of dense, and honestly I think it would be kind of cool to have a total of 8.

Fish load in general is low, other fish are two clown fishes, and a fire fish. Clown fishes are paired up, but also tank breed and don't seem to be aggressive at all. So far my two gobies are also ORA, and if I get more they also will be ORA.
 
I've thought about it, but their short life span keeps me from wanting to buy that many. They are not expensive fish, but anything in multiples adds up.

I think it would work out just fine and be pretty cool to see, though. Share pictures if you do!
 
IME seeing groups in dealers tanks led to one death a day till there qas only a pr. I wouldn't risk it.
 

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