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tank stock

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Question

my tank
hello, i have a 14 gallon marine tank, i am wondering if it is overstocked.
live stock:
six line wrasse
yellow tail damsel
pajama cardinal
firefish
chocolate chip sea star
decorator crab
feather duster
also i am probably going to get a sea urchin to take care of algae
my tanks filtration is a marineland 200 power filter
thanks

PS i am planning to a a protein skimmer

Answer
Ben,

One fish per 7.5 gallons for saltwater aquariums.

Nothing over 2" long when fully grown.

Inverts are fine.  You have a sufficient amount and can actually add an urchin, but your fish are double what it can accommodate.

I hope this helps, and your tank is very cute. :)