Stocking Suggestions for 15 gallon?

SilkySifaka

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Hey folks, I’ve started up a 15 gallon AIO and I’m trying to decide on final fish stocking. So far all I have in there is my tailspot blenny (my ride or die). I’d like to put two more peaceful fish in with him and then ultimately a shrimp probably. The tank will be mostly softies and lps.

Contenders:
Royal Gramma
Clownfish
Banggai Cardinal
Possum Wrasse
Firefish

I’m quite religious on water changes so I’m confident I can handle the bio load of 3 fish, but I would like the fish to be happy given the space. I’m also hoping to have a fish that’s more visible in the water column (my wife complains my blenny loves to hide when she gets close to the tank).

What do y’all think? TIA
 

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Everything in your list is compatible, i would personally go with the Clown and possum wrasse. Two very distinct personalities and not as likely to hide when your wife stops by. :)
 
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Wanted to bump this thread. I currently have one juvenile clown and the tailspot blenny. They get along fantastic. I tried to add a royal gramma but the tailspot wouldn’t let him relax and continually chased him around. Never saw any actual fin nipping but the gramma was definitely stressed so I took him back to the lfs. Im considering the possum wrasse, but I heard they’re docile and I’m worried the tailspot might bully them too.

Any recommendations for the third fish, and potentially one that can hold its own against a grumpy tailspot?
 

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