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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?
 

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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
 

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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.
 

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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.
 
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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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