Fish list for new 250 gallon reef

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Sorry I posted yesterday but did not have a title plus I have another question. Fish from existing aquariums; 6-wrasses 4-angels (Singapore, bicolor, coral beauty, flameback) 2-butterflies (Pakistan, Indian vagabond). I realize a couple of the angels and the butterflies are questionable but all are in a reef tank of some kind and so far are ok. If down the road that changes I can remove them.
I plan on getting a two spot and Tomini bristle tooth for algae control and am looking for suggestions for a third tang to complement the two. Also is it possible to keep two falco hawkfish together or are there two that can be mixed.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
 

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Yellow tang, purple if you brave their usual aggressiom, Convict tang, and/or a tang alternative, a foxface, who also is a good algae eater.
I have had a purple in the past and he was not overly aggressive but may have just been that fish. Have never had a foxface and would like some information from experience before I consider that. Are there any Acanthurus that are not too aggressive or difficult?
 

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I have had a purple in the past and he was not overly aggressive but may have just been that fish. Have never had a foxface and would like some information from experience before I consider that. Are there any Acanthurus that are not too aggressive or difficult?
Foxfaces are peaceful utilitarian algae eaters. Model citizens.

As for the Acanthurus, a Convict tang is your best bet here I think.
 

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