How many fish is too many?

[samrggzy]

So in my biocube 32 I already have an ocellaris clown, midas blenny and flameback angel who are all thriving and doing great. The only corals I have right now is a hammer and a small colony of acans which are also doing good. My tank overall is running pretty smooth as of now with no major issues (knock on wood). So my question is, I know there isn't really a max amount of corals I can add besides obviously space restrictions, but given my tank size and current livestock already, how many more fish can I add before it is too much? I was thinking maybe 3 or so but I am just curious to what are some other opinions.

 

[davidcalgary29]

Don't overcrowd your tank or you'll just have to give or sell away your extra stock in another year. While everyone loves the look of a mature tank, there's also much to admire in the various stages of growth, and if you overstock, you'll miss individual pieces.

You could add a pistol shrimp and goby pair, or a pygmy geometric "hawkfish", or a dwarf whitespotted filefish, but I wouldn't do much more than that.

 

[Tamberav]

I imagine an established flameback angel in a biocube will potentially act aggressive to new fish.

You probably want to add fish that hang out away from your current fish.

 

[fish farmer]

IMO 3 or 4 in that size tank. In my 29 I have a sixline wrasse and a pair of mature clowns. If I didn't have the wrasse I feel I could add a couple more small fish. Give them room to grow.