Is this too many in a 55G grow out?

[BloodThirsty]

I got three more fish today for my grow out tank and I'm thinking I maybe shouldn't have. Current stock is now:

1 Male Con (3")
1 Male Tex (2")
Three unsexed JD's (1.5")
1 Female Sal (1.5")
1 unsexed pictus (2.5")
1 unsexed Festivum (3") <----new guy
2 unsexed FM's (1.5") <---new guys


I was hoping since the Festivum is bigger then the rest (besides the con) that he could grow up and then stay in this tank once I decide on what is moving on to my 120(yes some are coming out of my 120 as well). But I dunno he already got nipped by the Texas.

So anyway how long can I grow these guys out in this 55 before I have to remove some?

 

[BloodThirsty]

Anybody have any input?

 

[reptech]

if its just a grow out tank then its fine

 

[AMG]

So anyway how long can I grow these guys out in this 55 before I have to remove some?

When they start claiming more territory than your 55 can provide. Just watch their aggression levels. You'll know when it's time to move some.

 

[Mystix212]

Move the bigger bullies when they start to readily nip and chase other fish. You'll eventully work your way down to a few, peaceful fish.

 

[BloodThirsty]

Thanks everyone. I'm hoping for six months but we will see. Thanks again.