Stocking suggestions 54 gallon

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Hey guys, I just purchased a 54 gallon Red Sea reefer 250 and I’m curious what y’all would suggest for fish to stock it with?
I currently have in a separate tank that will be moved over to the new system:
2 Ocellaris clowns
2 Yellow watchman goby
1 springeri damsel

I’m already wanting to get a royal gramma and 2 cleaner shrimp but are there any tangs or angel fish I can keep in a 54 gallon?
if not what are y’all a favorite fish?
 
Hey guys, I just purchased a 54 gallon Red Sea reefer 250 and I’m curious what y’all would suggest for fish to stock it with?
I currently have in a separate tank that will be moved over to the new system:
2 Ocellaris clowns
2 Yellow watchman goby
1 springeri damsel

I’m already wanting to get a royal gramma and 2 cleaner shrimp but are there any tangs or angel fish I can keep in a 54 gallon?
if not what are y’all a favorite fish?
I wouldn't put any tangs in a tank that size and the only angel I would consider would be cherub angel. I would want 4' long minimum for any tangs or angels besides the cherub. I would add a cherub angel and a yellow coris wrasse. Mated pairs of Banggais are cool.
 
I wouldn't put any tangs in a tank that size and the only angel I would consider would be cherub angel. I would want 4' long minimum for any tangs or angels besides the cherub. I would add a cherub angel and a yellow coris wrasse. Mated pairs of Banggais are cool.
Ok I assumed I wouldn’t be able to just thought I would ask in case There was one I wasn’t aware of, oh well I’m having trouble finding a fish that’s small enough but adds a lot of activity to the tank with nice color and personality that is also reef safe. I don’t really know a lot about saltwater fish so all I have to go on is what’s online
 
Ok I assumed I wouldn’t be able to just thought I would ask in case There was one I wasn’t aware of, oh well I’m having trouble finding a fish that’s small enough but adds a lot of activity to the tank with nice color and personality that is also reef safe. I don’t really know a lot about saltwater fish so all I have to go on is what’s online
I like yellow coris wrasse but check out the flasher wrasses too, or maybe an adorned wrasse they're pretty awesome.
This link has most of the commonly available fish and I added a filter for fish rated 55gal and under: https://www.liveaquaria.com/category/15/marine-fish?c=15&r=3166&s=ts&start=1&page_num=1&count=24
 
I would not keep any tang or angelfish in that size tank. A starkii damsel can make a good sub for a dwarf angel.
 
I would not keep any tang or angelfish in that size tank. A starkii damsel can make a good sub for a dwarf angel.
Would it get along with my springeri damsel? I have heard damsels can be bullies to eachother
 
My starkii gets along fine with my springers. It should be better behaved than a dwarf angel in a cramped tank.
 

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 33.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 5 27.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 4 22.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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