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I'm a bit confused and pardon if I didn't read everything above but...
You say you have a new tank and have all those inhabitants already?? Also, for a "new tank", that clean up crew list is also likley too much at once.
Chances are you've been moving too fast with adding other stuff and...
I agree. No blue tang and the sailfin shouldn't be in a 4ft tank either. I hate'm but maybe a damsel. Very blue and since others are already there first, maybe it won't be too agressive which they can be for such little buggers.
No need to tear apart your tank to look for it. Either it wants to hide or is dead. If you've got hermits or other crabs, you won't find much or any fish at all.
Dry rock can indeed add ammonia sometimes. Think about it. When its added to water it can re-start a decaying process if stuff is still on it. First, brush it off real good under water with a stiff brush. Test the water anyway after adding it. Never assume that because it's dry, there'll be...