Recommendations for what's next

[howdoo]

Hi all,

110 FOWLR. 1.025sg. All other parameters healthy. New to the saltwater hobby about two or so years ago and believe I've finally understood the ins and outs of maintaining a healthy tank. With that, after experiencing swings in temperature and SG early on -- with some fish loss, I decided to build the tank slowly making sure that everything was stable and the fish were healthy during and after quarantining before moving on to the next fish. My goal is to end with the "big boys" so that they would be the last ones in and not be territorial early on (eg small angels and tangs).

Started off with a pair of clowns (lost one), then a royal gramma, diamond goby, up to a pair of banggai cardinals, one pajama cardinal, pair of tilefish (lost one), and the last addition is the one spot foxface. The remaining 8 are all healthy, peaceful, and clearly would like to keep it that way. Also have inverts (primarily dwarf ceriths that you can see come congregating in the bottom right of the tank -- I think all of the fish were "photogenic" for this pic.)

So, simple question ... what's next in the line of fish? I prefer variety rather than a bunch/ school of the same species. Thanks much!

 

[exnisstech]

I'm barebottom but that sand bed makes me think a wrasse or two might be a nice addition. Many eat inverts but some sure are beautiful. A Flame angel would add a nice pop of color. I love mine and am currently looking for a female to try a pair.

 

[howdoo]

Thanks. I did consider the wrasse as next up, but... inverts.
Flame angels are nice. Not too early to add in my scheme?

 

[exnisstech]

Thanks. I did consider the wrasse as next up, but... inverts.
Flame angels are nice. Not too early to add in my scheme?

This is my first flame angel but it has been a model citizen. I had it in a 36x24x24 tank for several months with 2 tangs, a six line and a tail spot blenny and it was fine. A month or two ago I moved it to my new tank 84x30x24 with a mix of fish and it has been great. It spends most of its time just cruising around in the rocks. I would think one would do fine in a tank your size with the fish you have but you never know for sure as they all have individual personalities.