Final fish for 90 gallon reef

[jberg316]

So just wanted to throw this out there and get people's opinion/experience.

I've been setting up a new 90 gallon mixed reef tank and have gotten pretty far along with stocking my new fish. I currently have (in order of addition):

3 PJ Cardinals
1 Royal Gramma
1 Starry Blenny
3 Bartlett Anthias

My original plan was to add a couple clownfish and then maybe finish with a Kole Tang. However after reading other posts and issues people have housing a Kole with a Starry Blenny I'm rethinking that idea.

Assuming I still add a couple Clownfish, what are some good options for a last fish or two? I have SPS/LPS coral so would need to be reef safe, I have a pretty beefy skimmer, and currently my tank is a cover-free rimless, so fish with high propensity to jump would not be ideal.

[nereefpat]

Melanurus wrasse or orchid dottyback

[GSMclowns]

What is the problem between the kole tang and the Starry Blenny?
3 PJ Cardinals mostly won't work out so well. Two of them will pair up and pick on the other one. I think 2 more clown fishes and a Tang would be enough for your tank. Tang is quite useful in a reef tank. They are beautiful and help to control algae as well.

[nereefpat]

Originally Posted by GSMclowns

What is the problem between the kole tang and the Starry Blenny?

Similar feeding strategies. People have reported Ctenochaetus tangs chasing out lawnmower blennies and similar species.

[Rilelen]

A dwarf angel might be a good fit as a final "showpiece" fish; I've toyed off and on with the idea of trying a flame angel pair in mine, but never done it. Some have issues with dwarf angels and coral nipping, but it depends on the fish.

Another possibility if you don't want to go with the tang might be a rabbitfish; also herbivorous although they can be a bit spooky.