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As my tank has been recovering from and algae war.. Bot my wife and I are talking about boosting our bio-load as we feel it is to lite. We have a 190g display tank with about 30g (running) in the sump. With sand and rock, I'm guessing around 210/220g. We currently have a Mel. Wrasse, B/W perc., Juvi Naso (4") and one six line. We are looking at adding a trigger and fox face (lost both a few months ago) but would like some recommendations on more fish. There are quite a few acans, so I feel very wary about angels..and the six line cane be a bit of a bully
 
Anthias
Lamarck's Angelfish
Bellus Angelfish
Spotbreast Angelfish
Watanabe's Angelfish
Marine Betta
Mono Argentus
 
Two species I would recommend, the red tailed triggerfish:
Red Tail Triggerfish

Harlequin tuskfish:
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Harlequin Tusk

Both are cautionary reef safe species, and in my experience they never bothered any coral, but something went after snails and hermit crabs. The red tailed trigger is a Caribbean species, though IME they tolerated traditional, pacific reef conditions just fine. Both are hardy, easy keepers that do well with a mix of meaty frozen foods and adapt to eating pelleted foods quickly.
 
Two species I would recommend, the red tailed triggerfish:
Red Tail Triggerfish

Harlequin tuskfish:
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Harlequin Tusk



Both are cautionary reef safe species, and in my experience they never bothered any coral, but something went after snails and hermit crabs. The red tailed trigger is a Caribbean species, though IME they tolerated traditional, pacific reef conditions just fine. Both are hardy, easy keepers that do well with a mix of meaty frozen foods and adapt to eating pelleted foods quickly.

The tusk is on my maybe list. We plan on another blue throat trigger. Our last one was fantastic. The tusk has always been an eye catcher to me. I would only fear for my clams, though I suppose any fish could be an issue for clams.
 
Thank you for some of these recommendations. Yes the six line is a ? as far as keeping. At this point he stays though. Unfortunately it may make things a bit more difficult when looking to ad similar sized fish. Are there any other suggestions?
 

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