65g Stocking

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Looking for suggestions of fish to add to my 65 gallon (36L x 22H x 22.6W). I'd like to get 2 fish that spend most of the time swimming around and not hiding in rocks. Also, preferably something with some red and/or green colors if possible.

The tank is only about 3 months old, but with TBS sand and rock. Only LPS for now but eventually may have a few SPS.

Current occupants: 2 Orange Storm clowns, 1 Royal Gramma, 1 Coral Beauty (all of these are young fish). Plus 1 peppermint shrimp, 2 tiger conchs, a bunch of blue leg hermits, and a bunch of nassarius, cerith, etc snails.

A longnose hawkfish might be fun, but not much of a swimmer and maybe not so good for the shrimp.

I'm not a big fan of banggai cardinalfish.

Think of adding a Springeri Damsel, but would still like more color options.

Any suggestions?
 
I have a bartletts anthias that I love. He stays out in the open. This is what is in my 65:
2 clowns
6-line wrasse
one-spot foxface
lawnmower Blenny (great fish one of my favorites)
3 blue-green chromis
Bartletts anthias
and a little odd ball molly
 
If you are willing to risk your clean up crew I would suggest a melanurus Wrasse. They are red and green, so it would meet your color request perfectly. While I have not seen mine eating any of my cuc, it doesn't mean it isn't happening.
 
A flame hawkish would add colour and character. Not sure how it would go with your shrimp though. It would go well with your coral beauty and clownfish.
 
Thanks for the suggestions. I think the real answer is "I need a bigger tank" for more fish options, but that ain't gonna happen anytime soon.
 

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