Looking for help on a Wrasse Gang

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Currently going through stocking for my 140G.
In tank or QT currently are
2 Clowns
1 Royal Gramma
1 Bangai Cardinal
1 Purple Firefish
1 Flametail Blenny
1 Coral Beauty Angelfish
1 Flame Angelfish

So far, I've had extremely minimal aggression (including the two dwarf angels), so I'd like to keep it that way. I'm looking for a solid trio/4 piece of wrasses as my next batch for my QT. Originally, I was planning on a Melanarus, Exquisite, Lubbock's fairy, and a Royal Flasher but I've start to second guess most of those choices. I am looking for at least one decent pest eater in the group. So, anyone have any decent recommendations for what they've had success within their tanks?
 
Currently going through stocking for my 140G.
In tank or QT currently are
2 Clowns
1 Royal Gramma
1 Bangai Cardinal
1 Purple Firefish
1 Flametail Blenny
1 Coral Beauty Angelfish
1 Flame Angelfish

So far, I've had extremely minimal aggression (including the two dwarf angels), so I'd like to keep it that way. I'm looking for a solid trio/4 piece of wrasses as my next batch for my QT. Originally, I was planning on a Melanarus, Exquisite, Lubbock's fairy, and a Royal Flasher but I've start to second guess most of those choices. I am looking for at least one decent pest eater in the group. So, anyone have any decent recommendations for what they've had success within their tanks?
Did you get a wrasse gang yet? I kind of want a couple wrasses and my research has been a Melanurus, Six Line, Yellow Coris, best for pests (basically a Halichoeres). The Melanurus has me nervous because I’ve read a lot saying they are invert buffet hogs (i don’t want to end up with an invertless tank, a few lost is fine) but some say it’s never an issue. I’d like a Melanurus and an Exquisite Fairy added at the same time, I don’t get all the male/female stuff and which are best. Wrasses were never on my radar but I am all for adding a working fish especially for some pest control. The Exquisite just for looks or if there is a better combination to go with a Melanurus. I have a Yellow Tang so another all yellow fish doesn’t so much appeal to me
 
Did you get a wrasse gang yet? I kind of want a couple wrasses and my research has been a Melanurus, Six Line, Yellow Coris, best for pests (basically a Halichoeres). The Melanurus has me nervous because I’ve read a lot saying they are invert buffet hogs (i don’t want to end up with an invertless tank, a few lost is fine) but some say it’s never an issue. I’d like a Melanurus and an Exquisite Fairy added at the same time, I don’t get all the male/female stuff and which are best. Wrasses were never on my radar but I am all for adding a working fish especially for some pest control. The Exquisite just for looks or if there is a better combination to go with a Melanurus. I have a Yellow Tang so another all yellow fish doesn’t so much appeal to me
It’s a work in progress. I have a yellow meringue coris and red eye solar wrasse going through QT right now. Next additions are going to be an Exquisite, Lubbocks, and potentially a Naoko for my final.
 

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