Stocking plan for new 55g

So I'm planning on setting up a new 55g mixed reef tank with a 15g sump and wanted to get peoples thoughts on my fish stocking plan.

Initially after it is cycled:

1 Black Photon clownfish
1 Darwin clownfish
1 Bangaii Cardinalfish


After the tank has been running for awhile (> 6 months) I hope to have enough pods to support a Mandarin I'd like to add one of those.

Based on the do you think there is any more room for any other fish? Some Chromis would be cool but I'd be worried that keeping 3 would be too much. Also I was thinking maybe a Flame Angel but am worried that he might be too aggressive and nip at corals since I've heard mixed things in terms of them being reef safe. Basically I'd like at least one more fish that is out more often and adds some color.

 

I like it with the exception of the Mandarin. In my 55 I had (2) clowns, Midas Blenny, & an Engineering Goby.

 

I think you could look at different wrasses or a flamehawk as an addition to what you have. I would wait longer on the mandarin after your tank has matured. I might also suggest you could look at a bottom dwelling fish like a yellow watchman or spotted goby. Pistol shrimp/goby pairs are pretty cool. I would choose no more than two of these and I tend to be on the high side in terms of stocking so many may disagree with my suggestion. Three chromis will inevitably become one unfortunately, I don't know why that happens but it does

 

A dwarf angel would be a nice addition to your list. Coral beauty, flame, all look really nice. Never had issues with them in my reef.

 

I would skip the Banghii.They don't make good reef dwellers.I wouldn't suggest an Angel for the simple fact that if it goes rogue you will have to take the tank apart to catch it. Look at Dottybacks,Damsels, Sixline wrasse.It makes for an active colorful tank. The fish are hardy and we know alot about how to keep them alive.What more could you want??lol

 

I recently rescued a Flame Angel and dude picks at EVERYTHING in my FOWLER. I have a few rock nems and such and it picks at all of them. My first thought was thank god I don't have any expensive corals in there! My point being all fish are different. I wouldn't risk it

 

My angel picks at live for algae but never messes with corals. All fish are different. I've heard of rouge dotty backs and six lines too. I agree with Vinny on the cardinal.

 

This is a great argument for even more caution;not less imo.
You may see subtle differences in behavior from fish to fish but that is no reason to dismiss there tendancies.They have evolved to do what they do for a reason.IMO Angels pick at corals for a reason.There are so many commensal relationships that we don't understand its staggering.Maybe certain Angels need certain kinds of corals and this is the reason lots die and a few thrive. Stick to what we know(Which in the scheme of things is very little unfortunately.) and you will be rewarded with long living healthy animals.

 

I'll just weigh in on the sixline and damsels. I've never kept a six-line but have read on forums posted by many people that they can become very aggressive. The same goes for damsels - although yellow tailed tend to be a little nicer. I've had to remove dominoes and 3 striped because they were sooo aggressive. Clowns are also a type of damsel and can be aggressive as well although certain types more so than others.

I agree on the cardinal for the simple reason that I find them boring in terms of the other brilliantly colored fish available in this hobby.

 

Thats why I suggested the mix of Dottybacks,(aggresive)Damsels,(aggressive)sixline(aggressive).Clowns(aggressive).I have used this mix many times.As long as you don't overcrowd them they usually do very well together.If you have a big tank you can even mix certain angels,triggers,and tangs with them.
Good luck to the O.P. post some pics!!