What's a good, peaceful, non-typical fish?

KKGaskin90

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I have a 75g mixed reef. Jumping is not a concern (I've screened off all possible openings). I want movement and color, but trying to avoid the usual fish that are in most tanks. If possible, I'd like a grouping of fish, but all of what I've looked at tend to pick each other off over time. Any suggestions welcome (except Anthias... Don't say Anthias [emoji23]). I currently have:

1 Flame Hawkfish
1 Sleeper Goby
3 Blue Star Leopard Wrasses

1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
1 Peppermint Shrimp
1 Harlequin Shrimp

Very last I'd like to add a Tomini Tang.
 
My two choices that I would offer are the McCosker's wrasse (male only) and the Golden Midas Blenny. Both are beautiful and very active fish. You should check them both out. They are both favorites in my tank. The Midas Blenny is my all time favorite fish.
 
Bluestripe pipefish, female or pair - single males are shy. Mine are more out in the open than the other fish in the tank.
 
Possum wrasse, and I know you said no Anthias but Sunburst Anthias are one of my favourite fish! Great Colours! Assessors are great too! I have 2 yellow and Id love a Blue or 2 if I can find them!! Lots of personality
 
Any reef safe basslet (gramma, assessor, etc.). I have a swalesi which is a bit more on the cryptic side but still one of my favorite fish.
 
I say no Anthias cuz... Well... I kill them :/ I've tried a trio three separate times and it didn't work out. One of my favorites but just wasn't meant for me :(
Great suggestions!
 
One Spot Fox Faces are great fish and are smaller than Fox Face Lo (so it should be fine in a 75 gallon). A bit skiddish but otherwise a site to behold when fully grown and "flashing" it's spikes.
Another choice would be a Royal Gramma (very good coloration that stands out) as long as it won't be bullied by the other fish. Alternatively a bonded pair of Neon Cleaner Gobies would be nice, as even though they are small (like... don't even count them as adding a bioload small :p ) they have a TON of personality. I remember my Flame Angel once tried to bully my Cleaner Goby and was attemtping to chase him, so my Cleaner Goby cut the angle and flanked the Flame Angel, jumped onto the Flame Angel's side and the Angel started freaking out and swam back to where it usually sleeps. Never messed with the Cleaner Goby again haha
 
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