55 gallon build: Update: Canopy about finished

Thanks. Things are going to be put on hold for the next few weeks as I prepare for finals and graduation.

 

Well with the build being on hold for another couple of weeks as I attempt to graduate with my Bachelor of Science degree, does anyone have any suggestions for fish?

I would like a pair of clowns and low level swimming fish that doesn't require a dense pod population. What are your thoughts on a type of dwarf angel in a 55, such as a Red Stripe or half Black?

Thoughts on Leopard wrasse's or Blue Star Leopard wrasse's?

I'm thinking 5 fish is a comfortable number for this tank.

 

Congrats on the build and college degree????

Whats your full stocking wish list?

But a dwarf angel is an awesome fish(assuming you don't want corals/clams), and I'd look at a fairy/flasher wrasse instead of the leopard. I wanted one too, but, they are a PITA, and hide mostly, as I've been told.

 

Thanks!

I didn't realize Dwarf Angels weren't reef safe. Scratch that idea. I don't really have a wish list outside of a pair of clowns and a bottom dweller (any suggestions?), so that's where you guys come in. There are some nice looking fair wrasses, That's a good suggestion.

 

fairy and a flasher wrasse for sure, just make sure ya have a top
a yellow goby
orchid dottyback
flame hawkfish if you dont want shrimp
firefish
nurse shark

Edit: a dwarf angel seems to have a 50/50 chance of being reef safe, but MAY nip at SPS, clams, and some LPS. Its just a chance ya gotta take. IMO a flame angel is one of the coolest fish you can put in a aquarium bar none

 

I like the prospects of a nurse shark lol. I'm definitely going to have a cleaner shrimp or two, so the hawkfish probably wouldn't be a good idea. I was considering a firefish after watching them at the LFS on Friday. Do yellow gobies require pods as a staple to their diet?

 

I dont think its required but prob a good idea, just wait a few months and let the pods grow, you should be fine. I'd also pair it with a pistol shrimp and make sure ya have a lid

 

Cool. Any other low dwelling fish suggestions that don't require a dedicated pod population?

 

gobies, blenny's, hawkfish, jawfish, stingrays, catfish etc

 

All of which are reef safe?