Input for stocking new 140g Red Sea 650 Penninsula

[OriginalUserName]

Hi guys, yet another stocking list thread. This will be my first personal tank of a size where I can begin keeping larger fish and I'm looking for suggestions. The tank will have a good bit of negative space while maintaining a good amount of hiding places and structures to swim around (assuming my scape works out the way I want).

The current inhabitants of my cube will likely transfer over. Pair of perculas, small lawnmower blenny with a huge gut, bangai cardinal, and a yellow watchman/pistol shrimp tag team. I'm not afraid of stocking somewhat heavy in regards to bioload, but I don't want unhappy, stressed out fish either. The tank will be a mixed reef with a lot of SPS. Auto water changes, large fuge with tons of light, solid skimmer (haven't ordered that yet) etc.

Current:
Pair of clowns
Bangai
watchman/pistol
lawnmower blenny

Future:
Small school of yellow tangs (very original I know)
Maybe another compatible tang that can deal with a 140 (power blue? hippo maybe?)
6 line or other type of wrasse to help with any pests
A few small schooling fish like anthias?

I'll be keeping a large fuge and based on my current success with chaeto and pods I think I'm ready to take the leap on a mandarin, especially if I can buy a captive bred fish. My only hesitation is that although my lawnmower blenny and doesn't bother any other fish, he has no problem biting the crap out of me. Is he likely to object to a dragonette?

Any other options I'm missing or thoughts on bioload? I would add the yellows all at the same time to minimize aggression.

 

[Brew12]

6 line or other type of wrasse to help with any pests

I would avoid the 6-line and similar wrasses. They may prevent the addition of any small fish in the future. They tend to get grumpy when they get older. I'm trying to catch my 6-line right now so I can stock some different wrasses and anthias.

 

[eatbreakfast]

That tank is too small to do a group of yellow tangs. Keeping a group of yellow tangs together is possible, just not in that size tank.

Sixlines are problematic, especially if you want a dragonet.

The algae blenny should be fine with the dragonet.

 

[OriginalUserName]

That tank is too small to do a group of yellow tangs. Keeping a group of yellow tangs together is possible, just not in that size tank.

Sixlines are problematic, especially if you want a dragonet.

The algae blenny should be fine with the dragonet.

Thanks for the feedback. 140 feels big to me but I guess it's not in the scheme of things. Once I have it in hand I'd probably realize that. Next tank! lol.

Are there any wrasses that would fit the bill as a mid-level swimmer and possible assistance with pest control? I don't have a problem with pests and don't intend to (knock on wood) but it's always a safety net.

I know they aren't very exciting to most people but I think I've decided on a good sized school of Chromis.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Thanks for the feedback. 140 feels big to me but I guess it's not in the scheme of things. Once I have it in hand I'd probably realize that. Next tank! lol.

Are there any wrasses that would fit the bill as a mid-level swimmer and possible assistance with pest control? I don't have a problem with pests and don't intend to (knock on wood) but it's always a safety net.

I know they aren't very exciting to most people but I think I've decided on a good sized school of Chromis.

Many of the small Halichoeres species of wrasses would work.