Looking for ideas for next fish addition

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I have been researching my next fish addition and would love to get some input from other's experiences.

Tank info:
80g mixed reef, 20g sump

Current Stock:
Purple Tang
Clown Pair
Green Banded Goby
(2) Blue assessors
Golden Midas Blenny
Red Dartifsh

Looking for colorful, active, reef safe, compatible fish.

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Are you looking for another larger fish or a group of smaller fish to add movement? If you're thinking about smaller active fish, then +1 on some anthias, or possibly a group of chromis or bangaii cardinals.
 

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I would add a group of anthias, I like the Lyretail personally. You could also think about adding some fairy and flasher wrasses, as long as you have a cover on the tank.
 
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I do have an acclimation container. I would prefer a group of fish over a large one. I love the anthias but I keep reading contradictory information about how hard they are to keep? I will read some more. Thanks.

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I think with anthias it depends on which you choose. Some are much harder than others. Also most of the "difficulty" is with feeding them often enough.
 

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Cardinals dont really provide that much movement...they like overhangs and chilling out in slack flow.

+1 for anthias, and +1 to purple tang aggression. If you can add other fish at the same time, do so...however in your smaller-ish tank you are definitely close to capacity.
 

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Currently I'm prepping my tank for anthias. I'm feeding more to get the bacteria population up to par. Anthias aren't very hard, you just have to feed more often.

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