Stocking 120-150 gal reef/fish tank

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I’m starting research on setting up a 120-150 gal (haven’t fully decided) tank with corals and fish. Trying to decide on a plan ahead of time so I can finalize sizing requirements and ensure I’m being realistic. I’ve been looking at fish compatibility etc and have come up with this list- any big problems you guys see that I’m overlooking? Any of these do better as pairs than solo? Adding pic of coral wish list in case that affects fish types mentioned. Coral might fluctuate of course based on space etc.
-2 black ocellaris clownfish
-1 mandarin fish (added way after tank has been established 8mos-1yr)
-1 banggai cardinalfish (pairs +?)
-1orchid dottyback
-1 zebra barred dartfish
-1 royal gramma basslet
-1 foxfish
-1 yellow tang
-1 powder blue tang
-3rd tang if recommended to keep the peace- what type would go with these 2?

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are you talking a 4' or 6' tank?

I dont see anything wrong with either lists in a 6' tank .When it comes to your third tang make sure its a variety that stays smallish.
i had a similar list of fish in a 6' 125g and everything got along.

For tangs i had a purple, sailfin, powder brown and blue hippo. they were all bought small knowing i would eventually be upgrading again to a 8' tank.

good luck, be patient and keep planning/ researching
 
are you talking a 4' or 6' tank?

I dont see anything wrong with either lists in a 6' tank .When it comes to your third tang make sure its a variety that stays smallish.
i had a similar list of fish in a 6' 125g and everything got along.

For tangs i had a purple, sailfin, powder brown and blue hippo. they were all bought small knowing i would eventually be upgrading again to a 8' tank.

good luck, be patient and keep planning/ researching
thanks! I was thinking 6’ because of the look and the sizing on the tangs as adults and the fox fish. Seemed more reasonable for them to have more swim space. The rest of the list is 3-4” as adults so I’m trying to avoid overstocking for sure. I’d go with just 2 tangs but from what I read it says 3 helps diffuse their aggression so that’s the thought there.
 
I had 3 of the zebra barred dartfish in my 55g. They did well, and were very active. Also look better at home than pics or even at the lfs.
 

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