Is my tank overstocked?

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I have a 40 gallon long with

2 green chromis
1 clownfish
1 tail spot blenny
1 six line wrasse
1 yellow tail damselfish
 
I have a 40 gallon long with

2 green chromis
1 clownfish
1 tail spot blenny
1 six line wrasse
1 yellow tail damselfish
What are the dimensions of the system? Do you also have a photo of your rock scape?
 
What are the dimensions of the system? Do you also have a photo of your rock scape?
Length 34.79” Width: 16” Height: 12.99”
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Length 34.79” Width: 16” Height: 12.99”
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Definitely not overstocked, I’d probably look at more of the smaller species of gobies/blennies, maybe eventually dragonets (based on the age of the system) rather than species which get to 4+ inches as you’ll find you’ll max yourself out quicker if you go for larger fish and not the smaller.
 
Not overstocked but IMO 6 fish in a 40 is a full tank. And with the fish you currently have, there is no way I would try to add another, you have some very territorial and aggressive fish that might not welcome a newcomer.The odds will be against any new fish.
 
Pretty and I think you’re good! Hey are those Nature Dimensions fleece rollers and do you like them?
They are! I’ll be honest I’m still trying to dial them in. I discovered that my pump was set too weak to allow water to flow in properly so I had to bump it up.
But now my gonis have closed up and aren’t too fond of the current settings.
 
They are! I’ll be honest I’m still trying to dial them in. I discovered that my pump was set too weak to allow water to flow in properly so I had to bump it up.
But now my gonis have closed up and aren’t too fond of the current settings.
Been going back and forth between these and a Klir… choices, choices. Hope you get everything dialed in!
 

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