I would do..
2x Clowns
1x Purple Firefish
2x Bangai
1x Yellow Watchman Goby
IMHO you dont want a mandarin! They are difficult to keep! He might look good for a few weeks/months and the suddenly die because of mulnutrition! They need huge amounts of pods to survive!
you can leave the light off during the cycle! no lights reduces the algae outbreak most people face during the cycle! also to help things try get a skimmer to hang on the tank during the cycle! it really helps!