Best wrasse for pest control?

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I have a 93 gal display tank with sand.
I previously had a Melanurus wrasse that just died. I went on vacation for a week and my power went out 2 days before returning sadly shorting out one of my apex power bars that controlled the autofeeder and temperature.

I want to replace the wrasse but I was hoping for suggestions on what to get. The wrasse was quite large and kind of a bully in the tank (it killed 2 attempts of putting a fairy wrasse in the tank)

Is there a good option for a fish that will help with pest control and be a better citizen? I wouldn’t mind adding 2 wrasses if possible too
 
I have a 93 gal display tank with sand.
I previously had a Melanurus wrasse that just died. I went on vacation for a week and my power went out 2 days before returning sadly shorting out one of my apex power bars that controlled the autofeeder and temperature.

I want to replace the wrasse but I was hoping for suggestions on what to get. The wrasse was quite large and kind of a bully in the tank (it killed 2 attempts of putting a fairy wrasse in the tank)

Is there a good option for a fish that will help with pest control and be a better citizen? I wouldn’t mind adding 2 wrasses if possible too
What are the dimensions and other fish in the tank?
 
Approx 4x2x2 (reefer 425)

2 clowns, 2 small tangs, foxface, royal gramma that never leaves cave, coral beauty, mandarin, blenny
What species of tangs are they?
 
Not sure why it matters but a purple tang and a white tail bristletooth
the reason it matters is because certain tangs don’t get along with new wrasse additions and can also say if you’re maxed out on fish - Purple tangs can get to the size of a dinner plate.
 

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

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

    Votes: 6 31.6%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 4 21.1%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 3 15.8%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 26.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 4 21.1%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 4 21.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

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