Am I overstocking ?

RGA · 08/25/2015, 11:24 AM

I have a tank approx 400 litre tank with 50 litre sump.
I want a mixture of corals, live rock and fish, but an now worried I may be overstocking.

I already have,

Algae Blenny
2 common clownfish
3 Lyretail Anthias
1 Royal Gramma
1 Flame Angelfish

I want to add a Yellow Tang and one spot Fox face.

I guesstimate this will take me to about 48 inches of fish fully grown.

I would also love a couple of royal anthias as well, but not sure, about adding females to my lyretails, or if its just too much anyway.

MMacro · 08/25/2015, 11:45 AM

How long, in inches is your tank?

Spacekitty · 08/25/2015, 11:46 AM

It isn't just the bioload, its also a matter of the fish behaviors.

I recommend posting your tank and current fish/intended fish on this thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2068112

I think you will get your best advice there.

08/25/2015, 11:24 AM	#1
RGA Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Preston, UK Posts: 23	Am I overstocking ? I have a tank approx 400 litre tank with 50 litre sump. I want a mixture of corals, live rock and fish, but an now worried I may be overstocking. I already have, Algae Blenny 2 common clownfish 3 Lyretail Anthias 1 Royal Gramma 1 Flame Angelfish I want to add a Yellow Tang and one spot Fox face. I guesstimate this will take me to about 48 inches of fish fully grown. I would also love a couple of royal anthias as well, but not sure, about adding females to my lyretails, or if its just too much anyway.

08/25/2015, 11:45 AM	#2
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	How long, in inches is your tank?

08/25/2015, 11:46 AM	#3
Spacekitty Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 104	It isn't just the bioload, its also a matter of the fish behaviors. I recommend posting your tank and current fish/intended fish on this thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2068112 I think you will get your best advice there.