Dwarf Angels died...now what??

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So I've got myself a 29 Gallon BioCube. My flame angel died on Monday, and my Coral Beauty died this morning after a tank move. So far all my other fish are fine (2 clowns, a 6-line, and a bangai cardinal).

Since I'm down 2 fish, any suggestions for some new tank mates? Another Wrasse? I love color and personality, so any suggestions are welcome!

Thanks!
 

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You're going to need a fish with a strong personality for that size tank and the present fish types. I doubt the 6 line will tolerate another wrasse in a small tank. Perhaps a Royal Gramma or a Yellow Tail Damsel, Yellow Watchman Goby.
 
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Had a Royal Gramma at one point...he did not fair well. Got beat up by everyone...

I find it so funny about the 6-line being mean to others...by himself...he's a model citizen! Any one have experience with Potters angels? I know they're beautiful but not sure on the reef safe aspect.
 

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Potters Angels are one of hardest Dwarf Angels to acclimate. If I were you I would stay away from Dwarf Angels, they require room, varied diet and each individual dwarf angel has the potential to munch on corals and clams.
 

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I suggest you look on liveAquaria and pay attention to what it says for minimum tank size for the various fish. A Black Cap Basslet is a colorful fish and more aggressive then a Royal Gramma but would provide some nice color. The minimum tank size for it is 30 gallons. I would not get a damsel. They tend to be real aggressive. I would be very careful about putting another wrasse in the tank. And I quote "Though generally peaceful, the Six Line Wrasse may act aggressively towards peaceful Wrasses and other easily-intimidated fish, especially if inadequately fed or if its habitat is void of places in which it can hide."
 

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