need some advice on adding my last fish

dogmajones

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I have a 29 gallon reef aquarium. I currently have 1 ocellaris clownfish, 1 flame angel, and 1 royal gramma. the clownfish, and angel were my first two fish, added same time, and got along since day 1 never an issue, a few weeks later I introduced the royal gramma. he is tiny maybe 1 inch or so. The clownfish and angel chased him around for about 5 mins, until he found a cave to sleep the night. The next morning he was out and about and the angel and clown had no issue with him as I had hoped. I seem atm the have a peaceful aquarium and I would like to keep it peaceful for my 4th and last fish I had some options, and would like some feedback. First option was a firefish, I hear they are peaceful. My only concern is he would be a cave dweller as is they royal gramma, and I know grammas can be protective of their caves. I have about 6-7 different holes, and caves so hopefully won't be an issue. Option 2 get a second smaller ocellaris clownfish, but I have questions about this, does a paired set of clownfish act any differently, become more aggressive etc. The angelfish and the clown swim around together all day and the gramma stays close to the rocks but also ventures about. I want to keep as peaceful a setup as possible, so with these two options what do you all suggest, and possibly can you suggest other fish I may have not considered.
 
I think a 29 is much too small for a Flame Angel :( If you can rehome it than I think others would be more inclined to offer suggestions.
 
As other have said I think you're at your max. If you didn't have the flame you'd might be able to add 1 or 2 small swimmers. What your encountering is the flame is trying to defend his territory, which is the entire 29 gallons.

If you really really wanted to add another fish you'd be better off adding another clown. Just make sure it's smaller or a lot larger then your current fish. Pairs will swim together and generally hang out by their anemone (if you have one).
 
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