what size tank would i need...

So i've been thinking about my next tank upgrade a lot since im going to moving into a larger house (with an unfinished basement, future mancave and home of the "dreamtank" ill be planning) and i've decided i know what i want my stock list to be, i just now need to decide on a tank size suitable for them all. My stock list will be as follows:

-blueface angel
-powder blue (maybe, not sure yet due to their tendency to become the spawn of satan)
-CB angel
-either a multicolor, flame, or some other dwarf angel. havent really decided on that yet
-yellow tang
-regal angel (poss. a pair if can get them from DD)
-radiant wrasse
-potters leopard wrasse
-bipartitus leopard (poss. a harem)

keep in mind this is probably going to be their final tank - im not getting these fish with the plan to upgrade later when they get bigger - (which never seems to happen anyway)
i was thinking along the lines of a 220, is this going to be sufficent for these fish? im pretty sure that the biggest concern will to make sure there is enough room for bface as thats going to be the biggest fish but i know if go with the powder blue they need tons of swimming room as well. i know i will probably get some negative feedback for adding the leopards in with the angels but the plan is to basically work from the bottom of that list upward when stocking the tank. Meaning the first things to go in an establish themselves will be the leopards and the final thing to go in will be the bface. i've mixed these fish(leopards and large angels) before with good results so i feel confident in doing so again but im certainly open to thoughts and suggestions
 
is it just the blueface that you think is making it too small? the blueline and regal angels really dont get too terribly big and ive seen those in 220 gal's tank and smaller - i think if memory serves bradleyj has a 220 with a regal/blueline combo as well as some genicanthus angels. I even think copps has a an angel mix of a regal pair and genicanthus angels in his 180, im sure someone will correct me on that though if im wrong. These tanks are kind of where i basing my original plan for tank size but i do realize neither has an angel quite as large as the blueface. I'm willing to go larger if needed but wasnt really crazy about taking up much more square footage in the man cave :D. oh well, if needed i guess i could scratch the blueface. i know that a blueface is probably going to be the most risky with corals as well so it may be for the best.
 
the entire number of fish, their size, and as the min requirement as listed on liveaquaria (which I think is a little too conservative).

Also, you are asking about a dream tank in a full basement; get the 8ft tank, you won't be disappointed, I think a 6 ft is going to be too short.
 
I would go with a 360, 96L x 36w x 24h. A 220 won't be large enough for the angels

I've been only dreaming of a tank this size ! Ideal for me would be 380. And I agree on size matters. I run a 210 with large Angels Triggers Tangs and Groupers and these Boys are out growing their setup quick !
 
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