55 gal stock list recommendations

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I am completely new to the hobby but have done some research. My stock list of what I have compiled includes:
Ocellaris Clown (2)
Flame angel
Red scooter Benny
Blue and Gold Damsel
Coral Beauty Angel
Gold assessor basslet
Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (2)
Green Mandarin

I am looking for suggestions as to what all may be compatible for a reef tank and what fish you would recommend against.
Thanks in advance!!
 
In a 55g I would recommend picking one or the other on the mandarin and scooter and definitely wait 6 months to add whichever you decide.

Angels may pick at corals, some do, some don't, and they are difficult to get out onc d in a tank.
 
The reason to wait on the mandarin is they eat the tiny shrimp in the tank and it takes a long time to build up enough in your tank so the mandarins don't starve.
 
If added at the same time it should be fine, but separately it could spell trouble.
 
The angels were meant to be listed as one or the other. I have read they may nip at corals but was hoping I would get lucky and pick up one from my LFS that didn't. I didn't know if you guys preferred one angel over the other. Any other suggestions that you recommend to include in the list?? What may I need to add in order to assist with the cleaning?
 

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