Adding small fish to a tank with large active fish?

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My 5' x 2' 135g tank is at it's limit for large species with a Foxface, Powder Blue, Yellow and White Tail tangs. What smaller fish can I add which won't be overwhelmed by these big active tankmates? Are Anthias a possibility?
 

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You could get lucky and make it work but with an established powder blue it’s going to be a risk.
 

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Acclimation box and yes within reason. PBT may be a issue but not necessarily
 

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Maybe rearrange a couple rocks to confuse the larger fish as you add the new fish.
 

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My 5' x 2' 135g tank is at it's limit for large species with a Foxface, Powder Blue, Yellow and White Tail tangs. What smaller fish can I add which won't be overwhelmed by these big active tankmates? Are Anthias a possibility?
Honestly, it’ll be hard - Most small fish wither away when added into larger fish.
 

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