Help selecting small group of fish

Still thinking about this - if I go with the Green Chromis, would 5 be too many for my tank? I was worried that 3 could easily become 2 then 1. Maybe less chance with 5 but I'm not sure. Thanks.
 
5 should be fine. Frequent feedings and high flow seem to help prevent them from in-fighting too badly.
 
Not as colorful as the chromis, but still unique in their own way and they just love to hang out and not bother anything (and are super easy to care for). Go with a Pajama Cardinal as they are designed for schooling and unlike chromis don't establish pecking order by nipping. I only have one in my 90 but it is a great fish and plenty of folks have kept them in small groups with no issues:

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1926+85&pcatid=85
 
You could get a pair of fire fish and or a pair of Bengai cardinals.
 

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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