What/how many fish for my 55 gal. reef

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Yeah, I really wanted one but I dont want it to just die because my tank is too small. So 2 Clownfish are better than just 1, you think? What about the Wrasse and the Flame Angel? The Angel eats coral I know, but what was wrong with the Wrasse? Do you know of some colorful mid-size fish? I am acually wanting to get less bigger fish. Like I want the 2 Clowns, the Yellow Tang, a Kaudern's Cardinal & Spotted Cardinal (not sure if I will get these) and the Royal Gramma. What other fish are good, colorful fish that are mid sized. Thanks!
 
One more thing, would it be OK to get 1 Percula Clown and a Gold-Striped Maroon Clown? Or should I get 2 of the same type.
 
Mixing clown types is not usually recomended as they will fight among different species. 2 of one kind would be the best way to go.

hth,
Matt
 
Ok, so I will get 2 Gold-Striped Marron Clowns. I wont get a 6 Line Wrasse because they will compete with the Mandarin for food. I think i might have this set. How many fish is good for my tank?

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Ok, I think I have made the final list! Please tell me if it is sutable for my tank:

2 Gold-Striped Maroon Clowns
Kaudern's Cardinal
Royal Gramma
Coral Beauty Angel
Yellow Tang
Green Mandarin Dragonet (after tank is established)

So... how is it!!!
 
I almost have the same tank up and running currently...No problems here...I would avoid maroon clowns they are pretty damn aggressive. I went with true percs
 
those maroon clowns will quickly take over the tank and terrorize the other fish. I have one pair as the ONLY fish in a 55. They harrass all others put in the tank, no matter what the size,
 
I agree skip the tangs esp the powder blue as he will not make it in a 55. The yellow you might make it now but you will have to upgrade a few years down the road.
 
agree on waiting on the PBT and Hippo tang, The maroon clowns can get large and mean, I would go with the Percs and the manderin is out in a tank that size with that many fish.
 
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