stocking

go get it then. LOL

 

Yes you are right. The mimics are not actually puffers, they are filefish.

Not with that shrimp or lobster. It will harass/eat them. They also don't like too much flow.

 

I have changed my mind, I would rather have a mystery wrasse.
1-2 tomato clown(s)
1 lawnmower blenny
1 mystery wrasse

 

if I get the tank with enough light for a reef this will be the stocking ...
4 lyre tail anthias
2 true\false percs
1 lawnmower blenny.

 

Weren't you talking about a 55? if so then your back at square 1 cause that size tank is too small for that many antias. Most places recommend a 75 as aminimum for 1 if not more, let alone several ine one tank. They are open water active swimming fish.

Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Reef Aquariums: Lyretail Anthias Fish

And remember anthias you can only get 1 male unless a big tank or they will fight it out till there is only one.

 

Actually Khowst, just get 3 females of varying sizes. The biggest or more dominant will turn male in time.
I think 3 Tiger Queen in a 55 would be fine. Easiest care wise would be Barlett's, but they too get large. The Lyretails do get big too, mine are going into the 180 once the male decides whether he wants to become male or stay in a sort of limbo.
1.0reef, you keep changing the stocking list, so I have no idea. Here is one that will give you a maximum of swim while still balancing bioload in a 55 or 72.
1 Longnose Hawkfish (they won't bother shrimps as liveaquaria says IME)
3 Tiger Queen Anthias
1 Mystery Wrasse/Fairy Wrasse/Flasher Wrasse
1 Watchman Goby or Shrimp Goby

 

Tomato Clowns can be real jerks, I woudn't recommend them for a tank like that. More of a pair by themselves in a 30, or a pair in a large tank with plenty of area for making seperate territories.

 

Just a heads up, Anthias should be added in odd numbers.

 

very good point on the getting all females to start.

Hawkfish are 50/50 on the inverts. Trust me, mine is a shrimp killing machine! If it wouldnt be for the fact my oldest son loves the stupid thing it wouldve went I dont care where a long time ago. Mine is a Falco, but that are all add on caution. They can also be a little irritating/aggressive to fish added after them as well.

 

Hmmm, thats weird. It must be pretty big, mine never touched my huge cleaner shrimp. I figured it woudn't touch bigger ornamental shrimp, as I've seen plenty of big cleaners with well fed groupers.