55 gal stock list recommendations

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I am completely new to the hobby but have done some research. My stock list of what I have compiled includes:
Ocellaris Clown (2)
Flame angel
Red scooter Benny
Blue and Gold Damsel
Coral Beauty Angel
Gold assessor basslet
Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (2)
Green Mandarin

I am looking for suggestions as to what all may be compatible for a reef tank and what fish you would recommend against.
Thanks in advance!!
 
In a 55g I would recommend picking one or the other on the mandarin and scooter and definitely wait 6 months to add whichever you decide.

Angels may pick at corals, some do, some don't, and they are difficult to get out onc d in a tank.
 
The reason to wait on the mandarin is they eat the tiny shrimp in the tank and it takes a long time to build up enough in your tank so the mandarins don't starve.
 
If added at the same time it should be fine, but separately it could spell trouble.
 
^Regarding the angels.
 
The angels were meant to be listed as one or the other. I have read they may nip at corals but was hoping I would get lucky and pick up one from my LFS that didn't. I didn't know if you guys preferred one angel over the other. Any other suggestions that you recommend to include in the list?? What may I need to add in order to assist with the cleaning?
 

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