185g tank fish list help

[James Barton]

Hi everyone! Tank is cycling and I'm making up my list of which fish I want to keep and this is what I've come up with so far. Please note this will be a mixed reef tank so if you see anything that I shouldn't get or something you tho or would be nice to add just let me know!

pair of clowns
blue tang
Helfrichi firefish
Purple firefish (if it can coexist with the helfrichi)
Can't decide between a regular foxface rabbitfish or the magnificent foxfsce (which do you guys prefer)
Watchman goby
Diamondback goby
Lawnmower blenny
Midas blenny
Mandarin dragnet (probably my last fish after my pod population is established well)

Should any of these fish be paired up? Am I ok in selecting so many gobies and blennies? Will the 2 firefish be peaceful together? Is this too many fish for my tank (185g with about 120g sump/refugium) Can I add more and what do you suggest?

Sorry for all the questions bit I'm stoked about getting my first fish.

 

[EriksOasis]

Love the aquascaping. After your tank is cycled you can add the clownfish. Watchmen goby is a cool fish. Mandarins should definitely be added last and long after a healthy pod population is established.

 

[alex.mccann99]

I wouldn't do the Midas and Lawnmower together, IMO. I've had them get aggressive towards each other, although you're tank is big and it my not be an issue. I would definitely consider a Tang, such as a Tomini Tang or a Kole yellow eyed Tang. I have always had the One Spot Foxface and had excellent success, they get along well with others but can easily defend themselves. Hold off for a good year before doing the Mandarin. You might consider a Wrasse, like a nice bright yellow Coris Wrass, very active swimmer, easily available and adds a nice flash of color.

 

[James Barton]

Suggestions on my updated list? My 2 clowns are the only fish in the tank. And I was considering the following:

Lawnmower Benny
Midas blenny
Diamond watchman goby
Blue dot jawfish
Royal gramma basslet
Foxface lo rabbitfish
Purple firefish pair
Coral beauty dwarf angel
Flame dwarf angel
Green mandarin dragonet
Spotted mandarin dragonet
Purple tang
Blue tang
Powder blue tang
Flasher wrasse