55 Gallon Reef Tank Stocking

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Hey guys, I'm starting up my first ever saltwater aquarium and I have a list of fish that I want to keep and I want to know if this is a realistic set of fish to keep in a 55-gallon reef. I'll be using a tidal 55 filter, reef octopus 100 skimmer, and two adjustable powerheads that can get up to 660 gph. Along with 60 pounds of rock and 100 pounds of sand (used for deep sandbed for a certain fish)
Anyways, I would like to know if it's realistic for me to keep:
a pair of ocellaris clowns
A Melanurus wrasse (Deep sand bed)
Midas Blenny
Diamond goby
Mandarin goby

Thanks, also if too much, name some smaller, similar replacements.
 
I would wait on getting a mandarin goby as they have a poor survival rate in newly established tanks.
And I would also like to warn you about the diamond goby as they will spit sand everywhere
 
I would wait on getting a mandarin goby as they have a poor survival rate in newly established tanks.
And I would also like to warn you about the diamond goby as they will spit sand everywhere
Yeah, I was planning on adding the mandarin as the last fish if possible. Also, I want the diamond goby to help clean the deeper sand bed. Any recommendations on a fish that'll keep the sand clean that won't make a mess?
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 26.9%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 19.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 19.2%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 8 30.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 5 19.2%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 19.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 3.8%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 2 7.7%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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