Fish for 29 gallon Biocube?

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I am getting a 29 gal Biocube and have 2 Clownfish in other tanks. I am going to combine the two tanks into this one and I can't think of what fish I would like to get. I am gonna have 2 Ocellaris Clownfish in the 29 gallon. I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations? (Also sorry I've been gone for so long telling everybody I was gonna come back! I am actually coming back now.)

Here are some options for you:

Possum/Pink Streaked Wrasse
Royal Gramma Basslet
Firefish as mentioned above (although I am personally not a fan as they tend to be pretty timid/skittish)
Pajama Cardinalfish
Banggai Cardinalfish
Geometric Pygmy Hawkfish
Smaller Gobies (ie Neon, Yellow Watchman, Clown Gobies)
Smaller Blennies (ie Tailspot, Barnacle, Harptail)
 
Could I put a Coral Beauty in? The 29 gal Biocube has a lot of swimming room and I've seen people put them in tanks like this size and do fine.

I would strongly recommend against it. They are very active and can be aggressive (much more likely when cramped). They can also be coral nibblers. I tried a Flame Angel in a 36 gallon bowfront and it was a complete jerk to it's tank mates. Take a look at how active my Coral Beauty is in my 90 gallon tank just to give you an idea:

 
I love my cube and currently have 2 x clowns, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, and 1 diamond goby.
 
I came up with a new list, what about:
Yellow Watchman Goby
The 2 Clownfish I have
Royal Gramma
Dottyback (Orchid or Purple)

If this list is good I will try to stick to it. If there is anything I should change tell me! Thanks!
 
DO NOT get a purple dottyback. If going with a dottyback, stick with the Orchid as they are known to be the least aggressive dottyback, but individual temperaments may vary,

If you house a Royal Gramma and Orchid Dottyback together, then make sure you have plenty of caves as they will steak out caves to inhabit. In a BC29, you have limited space, so they may not tolerate each other because of the close proximity.
 
My Sons has a Pair of Clowns, a Royal Gramma, Neon Dotty back and Blood Shrimp. Every one has lived harmoniously for a while.
 
I propose another list:
Royal Gramma
2 Clownfish I have
Yellow Watchman
Fire fish

Also, will any of these attack ornamental inverts?
 
50/50 shot on Angels I’ve seen it work sometimes and sometimes not. You gotta take into account the years you’ll have these fish and full grown size and behavior. I don’t have clown fish in mine but I’m sure it’d work.
Lawnmower Benny
Longnose hawkfish
Six like wrasse
 
Much better list and invert safe.
I’ll probably stick to that and maybe change it a little. My problem has been solved. Thanks for the help everybody!
 
I came up with a new list, what about:
Yellow Watchman Goby
The 2 Clownfish I have
Royal Gramma
Dottyback (Orchid or Purple)

If this list is good I will try to stick to it. If there is anything I should change tell me! Thanks!

There will almost certainly be issues between the Dottyback and Royal Gramma (similar shape and size). Definitely avoid the Purple at all costs, but I would choose betwen the Royal Gramma and the Orchid (I would say the Royal Gramma would be the better choice for your tank).
 

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