How many is too many?

[ScStyle27]

I currently have a 90 gallon mixed reef with 10 total fish that include
Sailfin tang
Lieutenant tang
3 anthias
Starry blenney
Xmas wrasse
2 clowns
firefish
Lately I have been wanting to add a lot more big fish and I'm wondering how many fish is too many? I currently run pellets and have a good Skimmer but I don't know if I'm making the right decision by adding more fish

 

[redfishbluefish]

Please! You have to know the answer.


Two tangs that each require a minimum of 180 gallon tank. You don’t need more fish, you need more tank! And this is a standard four foot 90 gallon tank……

 

[FishLipz]

Yeah, I have to agree here. Those two tangs (which Im sure are small now) are going to need a bigger tank themselves, let alone add more large fish. Remember, there is more to fish health than just clean water. I'd say you are about tapped out.

 

[andip3]

Ya those tangs will both get pretty big already, how big of fish are you wanting? What are the dimensions of the tank?

 

[peterthegamer]

I seen tangs get huge and really quick. If I where you get rid of the 2 tangs and get some nice fish. Do you got a phosban reactor or anything alike?

 

[bct15]

I think that is a lot of fish already

 

[KJAG]

Lately I have been wanting to add a lot more big fish"

In addition to what you have, in a 90? I think the above posts are right on.

 

[ScStyle27]

my 90 is the standard 4foot by 1.5 deep. yes I have a phosban reactor running my pellets. yes of course these two fish will outgrow this tank in time and I will take them out and find a new home for them when that time comes. however my fish are very healthy and have plenty of spaces to hide and get away as it is now.

 

[Squishie89]

yes of course these two fish will outgrow this tank in time and I will take them out and find a new home for them when that time comes.

At least for me, that is a horrible way of thinking. Close to getting a great dane puppy when you have an apartment, but you just plan to give it up when it gets big. It's just plain mean.

 

[chort55]

Im a fan of alot of fish, but the 2 tangs you have take alot of tank..... if anything add smaller fish but definitely no bigger fish.

 

[ScStyle27]

I know they have no room to swim. its been like living in a jail cell for the last year. never thought I was being a mean reefer until now