Alternatives to Barbus Pentazonas?

[Andyvette]

4 Mollies, 2 Dwarf Gouramis, 3 Corys, are all ok with inverts correct?

However, will Barbus Pentazonas (6) be ok with inverts? They are shy barbs and even more friendly than cherrys, but I have a feeling they still might get hungry.

I am trying to get a saltwater look (using fake coral, sand, colorful fish), so was thinking.... could there be a different invert-friendly pretty fish that would work well here?

My invert list is-
2 Olive Nerite Snails
2 Clams
6 Cherry Shrimp

What would ya'll suggest?

Also, it is a 30 gallon planted tank w/ HOB filtration

 

[Guest]

i think crabs need land and may nip at slower moving fish's fins.

 

[Andyvette]

i think crabs need land and may nip at slower moving fish's fins.

correct... they do need a little land.
So now that reduces my list of inverts


OK, I decided which fish I would want-
Emporer Blue Tetras (6)
Spotted Danio (6)

I am not sure which of those would work best with my current list. I like the look of the emperor blues... they are deff. pretty and would go well with color contrast of my other fish (fire gouramis, 2 black, 2 silver mollies, most likely albino or spotted corys, and then ugly-ottos ). Red Cherry Shrimp and 2 clams (mostly buried in sand). Again, planted tank with coral and saltwater theme. Spotted Danios and Blue tetras are the only ones that bring some blue to the color Should I do one of those, or will they disrupt the "flow"?