Actually eight. Well, here's the story: I've been waiting on bimacs from a wholesaler since May, and that deal finally fell through permanently. I bought five from Aquadome, which was my target number. When I bought them, three were known to have swim bladder issues and we're swimming head down. I got them basically for next to nothing to try to get them back to health. One perished within a few days.
Almost the same time, bimacs became available online and on sale. I bought three more as back ups, expecting the other two to die as well. I was sent four instead. On top of that, I vented the bladders on the two remaining bimacs that had issues and they've recovered surprisingly well.
So long story short; wanted five, ended up with eight. If they all stay healthy, yes, I'll put in all eight. I've got a tank that I dose nitrates and phosphates in twice a week in order to register them on a Hanna. This despite feeding heavily four times per day. I think the tank will take the additional bio load with no issue and I can stop dosing.
Anyone think otherwise? I'm always open to opinions and suggestions from those that have had the experience.
Current inhabitants:
Purple tang
White tailed bristletooth tang
Swallowtail angel
Two 3" chromis
Mystery wrasse
Yellow watchman goby
2 greenbanded gobies
1 Rudy red scooter dragonet