Flatworm-eating Fish for a 90g

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I'm more asking for prevention than emergency, but: what are some good fish for flatworm control in a 90g tank?

I had a melanurus wrasse that helped me conquer a flatworm problem 5-6 years ago, and he kept the tank clean of them ever since. He just died this last week, and I'd like to get a replacement flatworm-eater as insurance against any future incursions. I'd rather not repeat a Halichores wrasse - I'd like to be able to keep shrimp and crabs in the future. And to be clear: I do not currently have a flatworm problem. But I'd like to keep it that way. =)

Current inhabitants are a one-spot foxface, a Talbott's damsel, two dragonface pipefish, and a blue mandarin.
 

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I had good luck with Springeri Damsels in my 75 when I found some red Planaria.
 

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Springeri Dottybacks are supposed to be just as good and just as docile.
 

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there are docile dottybacks?
Springeri have been reported to be docile. I have no experience with them personally.

Springeri Damsels are docile. I've had multiple as have several other users here on Reef2Reef.
 

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