[smokinreefer]

well from your info the tank sounds like it was well prepared.
sorry for the losses, i know how it feels to loose fish unexpectedly and it is a downer.

as for mine, they were multibar angels. same as type as the one in my avatar. to make a long story short, they were new arrivals at the LFS, i didnt inspect hem for health close enough, idnt ask the store to hold them, i snatched them up and they died shortly thereafter, possibly a deep water acclimation issue, as well as overall health issue. oh yeah, they were in my 180.

anywho...i'm getting depressed again just thinking about it...

as for your restocking...i would be hesistant adding 5 angels, personally i dont think they will coexist very well in the long term, angels can be as demanding as tangs when it comes to conspecifics.

i would maybe try 3 and some other dither fish.

perhaps a singapore, flame, and lemonpeel (or bicolor). this combo would give a nice contrast of colors. or substitute one for a coral beauty.

maybe add a few small dither fish to the tank first, let them break in the tank and establish themselves before introducing the angels.

HTH, good luck with the restocking, and please do keep us updated.