3rd fish

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Any recommendations for a third fish to add to a pair of clowns.
Current thoughts are fire fish, blenny/goby(with a pistol shrimp), Bangai cardinal, royal gramma, wrasse, gumdrop fish, basslet, dottyback, Jawfish or damsel fish.
Sorry I know that’s a lot, I’m somewhat interested in all and wanted to know everyone’s opinions on each.

Also wondering if people think another clown instead of a third fish
 
Background on your tank will help others give good recommendations on what fish is compatible to your specific environment & needs. Info like the age of the system, reef or fowler, volume, aqua scape, husbandry practices, etc.
 
Background on your tank will help others give good recommendations on what fish is compatible to your specific environment & needs. Info like the age of the system, reef or fowler, volume, aqua scape, husbandry practices, etc.
I’m still planning right now, I have the tank and most of the equipment but I can’t set it up till I move this summer. I’m more so just looking for what people like or dislike about these fish.
This will most likely be a reef tank but may be Fowler for the first few months so my system can age up.
 

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