Keeping a small school of fish

[lumber1x]

No carpet surfing for my fish, thanks.

[havenmix]

I've had a single Banggai, and while I agree they're not the most active fish, they're definitely a sight to behold. When trying to school them, you're always taking a risk of aggression, especially in close quarters. I'd recommend checking with your LFS to see if they have a return policy in case you need to rehome one or two, but let's be real, catching fish in a marine tank can be a real challenge.

Reef fish tend to be territorial, they pick a spot and defend it, whereas pelagics rely on the safety of their school in the open ocean. My single Banggai was actually pretty aggressive at times, especially during feeding.

Let us know what you end up choosing. Also, have you considered a Midas Blenny over a Lawnmower?

[flynix]

I've gotta say, I find the cardinals a bit dull, they just kinda hover there, not exactly the most exciting sight. Chromis, on the other hand, are always on the move, darting around - much more energetic. You're in a different part of the world, have you thought about a flasher wrasse harem? I've heard they're hard to come by over here, but I'm curious, are they readily available where you are?

I completely agree with that, it would be a great choice. We rarely see females in our area, which is really unfortunate.