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So I have a 136 gal waterbox. Currently have a:

yellow tang about 2.5”
yellow eye spotted kole tang about 3”
multicolor Lubbocks fairy wrasse
royal gramma
Two ocellaris clownfish
Starry blenny
Springeri damsel
Wheeler shrimp goby

I did have a one spot foxface that I got just last week from dr reef which unfortunately didn’t make it I think due to stress. It was smaller than the tangs and they weren’t especially aggressive with it but it just always seemed skittish and seemed pretty darn thin from the day I got it. I’m hesitant to try another foxface unless it seems like maybe it was just a one off. I feel like my tank is not very full but I definitely realize they are all on the smaller size for what they will end up being. What else could I add or should I just leave well enough alone and it is as stocked as it should be? Thanks for the input!
 

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You have a nice fish collection!
You say you feel like the tank isn't full, but how long have you had your tank? Do you have corals?
 

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So I have a 136 gal waterbox. Currently have a:

yellow tang about 2.5”
yellow eye spotted kole tang about 3”
multicolor Lubbocks fairy wrasse
royal gramma
Two ocellaris clownfish
Starry blenny
Springeri damsel
Wheeler shrimp goby

I did have a one spot foxface that I got just last week from dr reef which unfortunately didn’t make it I think due to stress. It was smaller than the tangs and they weren’t especially aggressive with it but it just always seemed skittish and seemed pretty darn thin from the day I got it. I’m hesitant to try another foxface unless it seems like maybe it was just a one off. I feel like my tank is not very full but I definitely realize they are all on the smaller size for what they will end up being. What else could I add or should I just leave well enough alone and it is as stocked as it should be? Thanks for the input!
If tank running at least 6-9 months , consider a small (dwarf angel) such as cherub, flame or coral beauty but can be issue with some zoa and softies but I and others on here seem to have no issue around coral. Other: strawberry basslet, bangaii cardinal (if stable/eating) and clowns if territorial may pose an issue
 
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Been up 6 ish months starting with TBS rock and sand. I have several coral I’ll attach a picture. Now don’t get me wrong, I know that the coral and fish will grow and from that perspective it will take time (lots of it) what I mean by not full is just from a fish perspective there isn’t a whole lot going on in like 80% of the tank most of the time. I’m absolutely fine if I’ve maxed out my stocking, I do not want to kill animals just so I think the tank looks “fuller.” Hope that all makes sense. This is the tank as of a few days ago.

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Been up 6 ish months starting with TBS rock and sand. I have several coral I’ll attach a picture. Now don’t get me wrong, I know that the coral and fish will grow and from that perspective it will take time (lots of it) what I mean by not full is just from a fish perspective there isn’t a whole lot going on in like 80% of the tank most of the time. I’m absolutely fine if I’ve maxed out my stocking, I do not want to kill animals just so I think the tank looks “fuller.” Hope that all makes sense. This is the tank as of a few days ago.

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Consider a fish and gain- keep eye on clowns. I had 11 and now 8 and every now and then I see them go after a fish due to being both breeders and territorial
 
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Been up 6 ish months starting with TBS rock and sand. I have several coral I’ll attach a picture. Now don’t get me wrong, I know that the coral and fish will grow and from that perspective it will take time (lots of it) what I mean by not full is just from a fish perspective there isn’t a whole lot going on in like 80% of the tank most of the time. I’m absolutely fine if I’ve maxed out my stocking, I do not want to kill animals just so I think the tank looks “fuller.” Hope that all makes sense. This is the tank as of a few days ago.

20250717_105739_6D557A34-6968-4995-95FA-82495C8DB4E8.png
Consider a fish and gain- keep eye on clowns. I had 11 and now 8 and every now and then I see them go after a fish due to being both breeders and territorial
At the moment the clowns are some of the most peaceful in there. I know it could change for sure. The yellow tang took a few days with a mirror when I added the Kole tang but now they are just fine. The royal gramma had its moments but for the most part as long as they stay away from its little area it is chill too.
 

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