Another stocking list post, Make sure I do not make bad decisions.

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I'm looking to build up a list of fish to get for my tank and get into my QT for the new year. I have a 105 4 ft long DT adding corals, the plan is a mixed reef and a little bit of everything

So far, my fish are

4 PJ Cardinals
2 Ocellaris clown
1 Fire goby
1 Scissor Goby
3 Bue Chromis

I want to add:
One Spot Fox Face
Wrasses, not sure what kind still looking, reef safe and peaceful
A tang, most likely a white tail bristle-tooth

I want to keep the peace in the tank, but I would also like some mid-size fish. I am unsure if I can support more small tangs and maybe a fire or coral beauty angel. The tang would be my last add, but what else? I think there are no hermits, primarily snail CUC, but I have an emerald crab and a handful of snails already; the CUC will grow as the tank matures.

So please give me some ideas, or tell me my list is a mess and offer other ideas. Livestock compatibility is hard, and I want to be deliberate in my stocking so a list will stop dumb impulse purchases.
 
I think with a one spot and a tang you would not have space for a second tang. Personally I’d only do one or the other, but I stock light. I prefer foxface over tangs.
So I would go with a a flame or CB Angel. I think they have better colors anyhow.

Since you are light on fish that sit lower in the tank, I would consider a hawk. Flame hawks are my favorite.
 
I like the flame or CB Angel idea. the fox face, Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse, and Midas Blenny are on the way from DR reef (QT from them) , so I will pause on fish for a bit and see how everyone behaves
 
That's probably a good idea. Anyway, I think your choice is an angel OR a tang, not an angel AND a tang.
 

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