Over crowded Tank

[220Gallon-Tim]

What up reefers. My 220 Tank has been doing great after my cyano episode some time ago. I have a strong urge to add more fish to the tank. Wanted your take if the tank looks crowded and should I quit while ahead. I want to add additional fish but thinking it's too much at this point. See photos and video.

I have the following fish in there:
Vlamingii tang - 10 Inches
Power Brown Tang - 1.5
Purple Tang - 5 inches
Hippo Tang - 4 inches
2 Clown Fish - 2 inches and 1 inch
Parrot Fish - 4 inches
Foxface - 1.5 inch
SquirrelFish Red Soldier - 4 inches
Blue Jaw Golby - 1 inch
Yellow Golby - 1 inch
Green Chromis - half inch
2 Anthias - 1.5 inches and 1 inch

 

[prdubois]

looks great.

 

[JumboShrimp]

I wouldn't call it overcrowded... but of course it's heading in that direction, no? (Aren't we always with our tanks.) I think there are two camps: The people who love that 'Wow! a Million fish swirling in every conceivable direction' look, and then what I tend to prefer... the ability to watch each individual fish a little longer, without losing it in the crowd. So it's heavily a matter of preference.

 

[220Gallon-Tim]

I wouldn't call it overcrowded... but of course it's heading in that direction, no? (Aren't we always with our tanks.) I think there are two camps: The people who love that 'Wow! a Million fish swirling in every conceivable direction' look, and then what I tend to prefer... the ability to watch each individual fish a little longer, without losing it in the crowd. So it's heavily a matter of preference.

Love this! Lol. I'm the one who wants a million fish! Trying to relax with the fish. I may get a mandarin to add but something that is use to the bottom of the tank. Thanks for the reply.

 

[220Gallon-Tim]

looks great.

Gokd Stuff! Appreciate it.

 

[laverda]

It's not the size they are now that matters. You should be thinking about the full grown size of your fish. You have several that are going to get a fair bit bigger.

 

[220Gallon-Tim]

It's not the size they are now that matters. You should be thinking about the full grown size of your fish. You have several that are going to get a fair bit bigger.

Good point! Makes so much sense.

 

[jmichaelh7]

that tang is a hog! wow.. 10 inches .. One day i'll be in the 200 gallon class

 

[MaxTremors]

I think you could probably add 1 or 2 more small to medium sizes fish. The reason I commented though is your background, I haven’t seen that background in probably 20 years, I had that exact one on my first 55 gallon fresh water tank (used the reversible fw side though). Brings back some memories, lol.

 

[220Gallon-Tim]

that tang is a hog! wow.. 10 inches .. One day i'll be in the 200 gallon class

Yes. That tang I have had for about 6 years now. Very peaceful in the tank but when food drops in, it’s takes on another level of dominance. The seaweed strip last for about 20 to 30 seconds. Lol

 

[220Gallon-Tim]

I think you could probably add 1 or 2 more small to medium sizes fish. The reason I commented though is your background, I haven’t seen that background in probably 20 years, I had that exact one on my first 55 gallon fresh water tank (used the reversible fw side though). Brings back some memories, lol.

Thanks! This background came with the tank. I grabbed this tank about 3 years ago from someone on Craigs List. I was going to remove it originally but I was afraid of damaging the tank. So I kept it. All that live rock against the back had been good so far. See attached photo of before......

 

[fish farmer]

It's not the size they are now that matters. You should be thinking about the full grown size of your fish. You have several that are going to get a fair bit bigger.

I agree with this. Wait two years and ask the question again. That fox face will grown quick as well as the regal tang and your tank will be a lot more fish heavy.