Want to add more fish

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220 gallon mixed reef 12 years old. Lots of soft corals. We currently have 1 blenny. 1 mandarin dragon, 1 gabby, 2 yellow tangs, 1 Kole tang, 1 pigmy angel, 1tomini tang. Currently no top, but adding egg crate top. Wanting to add a group of clowns, anthias or wrasse. Had and liked 4 small clowns that only lived 2 years, and a pair of anthias that lived 4 years. No loss of fish the las 2 years. Thoughts? Also, when I add the egg creat, how much should I increase the light, 10%, or more? Thanks.
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I increase my light to, 10%, or more?
 
Why egg crate? You can build a wholly functional screen lid with a DIY screen door kit for about twenty bucks (and less than that if you're truly thrifty). 220g is a bit larger than many tanks, and you'll need to brace the middle of the screen, but this would allow much more light than egg crate.
 
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As you can see from the photo, any top would be in 3 pieces. I already have the egg crate top made, so going with that for now. I made the mistake of trying a diy one piece top with poor success a few years ago. One piece was not very managable.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

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