Fish stocking question 53 gal Max Nano XXL

[Talisker]

I'm in the process of stocking fish in my RedSea Max Nano XXL. It's 53 gallons. But main display is 45, with 8 gallons in the rear sump. So far I've added in order of stocking over the last month:

2 Mocha Clown fish
1 Royal Gramma
1 Orange spotted Goby
1 Neon Damsel
1 Flame Angelfish

The Royal Gramma is a hider, so is the Goby. The Damsel is quite shy too. So the only cruisers I have using the full space are the Angelfish and the Clowns. I have lots of rock space for fish to hide and " territories" not claimed. Everyone is quite respectful of each other so far. I was wondering if adding 2 Banggai Cardinals and a Six Line Wasse would be to much fish?

 

[Fish Fan]

I think if you've added these fish recently maybe give them a chance to adjust. Typically, both Royal Grammas and Damsels are bold fish that are often out and about.

I would also watch for fish aggression here as the damsel and Clowns are in the same family of fish, and your Royal Gramma can also be aggressive, so you have a potentially aggressive mix of fish.

I hope this helps; good luck!

 

[Snacks]

I vote Blue eye Cardinal!!

 

[Talisker]

Those are purty! Pretty sure the Royal Gramma kicked the bucket , she reappeared for a bit last weekend. But hasnt been seen since, and definitely more organic matter in my water colum this week, with a Nitrate spike. So room for more fish. Would have to pull the rock work apart to know for sure at this popint.

 

[littlefoxx]

I'm in the process of stocking fish in my RedSea Max Nano XXL. It's 53 gallons. But main display is 45, with 8 gallons in the rear sump. So far I've added in order of stocking over the last month:

2 Mocha Clown fish
1 Royal Gramma
1 Orange spotted Goby
1 Neon Damsel
1 Flame Angelfish

The Royal Gramma is a hider, so is the Goby. The Damsel is quite shy too. So the only cruisers I have using the full space are the Angelfish and the Clowns. I have lots of rock space for fish to hide and " territories" not claimed. Everyone is quite respectful of each other so far. I was wondering if adding 2 Banggai Cardinals and a Six Line Wasse would be to much fish?

You should consider a blenny, they are so adorable, have goofy personalities and are just all around great fish!!