Give it to me straight doc, am I overstocked?

thx for the advice everyone. I have to agree that an overstocked tank can be maintained in a healthy manner but will think about some re-structuring so I don't cause any probs down the line. I kept african cichlids before going SW for the first time and I would overstock like crazy 30+ but it was a whole different ballgame.

appreciate the kind words elweshomayor

 

I know - his tank is absolutely gorgeous!!

 

9 fish in a 55.....nice, busy tank. I like it.

I have
2 clowns
hippo tang
8" engineer goby
mandarin
blue/pink spotted goby w/ pistol
3 chromis
Firefish

10 fish in a 72 with a 20g sump. I consider myself very overstocked so I set up a new tank. Its a 30g. I'll be moving the clowns over and probably the firefish because those are the only 3 fish I could catch.

Just keep up with your skimming, water changes and testing. You will know when the fish need a new home. You seem pretty responsible, just addicted.