I have a 75 gal w/ 30 gal sump that's been set up for two years now and I'm looking to add a new buddy. Current fish load is a blue damsel, three stripe damsel, maroon clown, one spot foxface lo, and a red scooter dragonette. Everyone gets along great and the damsels and clown seem to be unusually tempered individuals for their species. I was thinking maybe along the lines of a reef-safe wrasse, a jawfish/blenny/goby, or perhaps a coral beauty/flame angel? Foxface might not permit the later of the choices, but any ideas?
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I think your fish are getting along because they've been together a while. The maroon clown is almost certainly a female, one of the most territorial fish in the hobby and most damsels are just plain aggressive. I think those fish, especially the maroon, will jump on any new fish. If you QT your new fish (you should); you can put the clown & damsels in the QT when the new fish goes into your main tank. After a week or so, re-introduce them. They're your fish, but I'd leave the damsels out. Sooner or later, they'll cause serious problems.
