Here is my 300DD.... Overstocked already?

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Tank has been up for about a month. I did a fishless cycle on the media in a Brute can a month prior. Overall pretty happy with it. Water is still a little cloudy. I think it is going thru a mini cycle. The tank is 6x3x2 (LWH) and sump 4X2X2. For filtration I have 20L of pond Matrix in the sump, filter socks, Two large sponges and a Eheim 2262 with 15L of Substrat Pro, 2L of Ehfifix and some filter pad to top it off.

I know I moved too fast on stocking it but made a trade and fish needed moved ASAP. Stocked with Peacock Bass, Clown Knife, Jardini and a Motoro (Male). I have my eye on one more Motoro (Female).

Do you think my tank is overstocked already or do I have room for the Female Motoro as soon as the tank stabilizes?

Here are a few pictures of what I have going on. Any suggestions appreciated.










 
What about removing clown knife and then ad the motoro.....but remember the rays will need the big tank sooner then you planned....!!
 
I've had a 300 long stocked with twice as many fish as that ranging from 14-24" with good filtration and water changes, you are fine.
 
I had well over 2x that in my old 500 with no problems and similar sump but no eheim. I say you are fine to add more fish as long as they get along. Love that setup I might be a bit jealous.
 
I love the DD tanks. Just can't get them into my house.
 
Thank you guys for the advice. I have been away from FW for way to long. The DD is my favorite tank so far. BUT never big enough. We'll I will wait a few more weeks till the tank stabilizes more.

The Female Motoro is about 10"-12" in a standard 55, sad sight. I will get a picture. Looks way stressed out. :( thanks again
 
Hey buddy, back in the freshwater side of things? I may be selling the 72x24" background out of my 225, would look pretty sweet. Hit me up sometime. I don't think you're overstocked yet by MFK standards. ;)
 
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