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Welcome! What kind of fish are you wanting? or are on your "wish list?"

 

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Welcome.

Just some thoughts on your "wish list". Keep in mind that there are always exceptions, but as a general rule based off of inherent species behavior:

Only get 1 cleaner shimp. Two in that size tank usually turns into 1 in the end anyway, unless you get luck with a male/female pair.
Emerald crabs, while slow, are fun to watch. I always thought that the pom-poms were funny. Not sure about how to care for the pom-pom.
Snails are great. Be sure to get a mix and make sure that you get snails that can right themselves should they fall off of the glass or some rock.
Ocellaris are great. Less agressive than most other clowfish species.
Mandarin. Look so cool, but can starve SO quickly. *IF* you get one, wait a long time to do so. Make sure that your sandbed is FULL of pods and such and that they are reproducing, or this cool little fish with starve.
Copper Banded Butterfly fish really needs a bigger tank than 75 gallons, and is considered pretty difficult to keep alive. If you "have to have" a butterfly and are willing to sell it or re-home it when it gets too big, then try an Auriga. One of the easiest butterflies out ther.
Hawkfish. I love how they perch. Never had one, so no experience there. Should be fine, juts be aware of agression possibilities.
Cardinals are pretty easy and just "float" in the water.
Flame Angel, gorgeous fish in my opinion. Just be aware that like other angelfish, it *might* pick at corals.
Clams, always wanted one, never wanted to deal with them. Someone else can give better advice.

Just looking to offer some insight based off of experience and research. ReefCentral has a massive thread about stocking lists where an expert will tell you about any potential issues. the idea is to encourage success, not to discourage desires.

Good luck, and again, welcome.