Overloaded?

[h2oengr]

Ok, I did it. I think I restocked the tank too much:
Copperband Butterfly (3 inches)
Maroon Clown (2 inches)
Blue Hippo Tang (2 inches)
Sleeper Goby (3 inches)
Catalina Goby (1 inch)
3 chromis (inch each)
1 damsel (inch)
Of course, about 12 or so hermits, a sally lightfoot, and a queen conch.
Did I mention only a 54 gallon?
Even if I get rid of the chromis and damsel, am I still going to be overloaded?
I'm running a protein skimmer, wet/dry, 10 gallon sump, 100 lbs of LR and 3" of LS.
Thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!:notsure:

 

[standish]

With that list I'd say you have more than 40" of fish (as adults).
Overstock is an understatement.
Unless you are planning a major upgrade, that hippo tang is not going to be happy in there for too long.

 

[tizzo]

^
What they said.:cheer:

 

[marineman]

If you want that many fish and knew you were overstocking, why do you not do the right thing and buy a much larger tank or set a limit to your compulsive fish buying habits?????????????? I suggest returning some fish or getting a 120 to 150gallon tank!

 

[h2oengr]

Very good points and well taken.

I'm definitely going to return the blue hippo, damsels and chromis to the LFS. That will be a good start.