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Most cichlids won't mix well in a planted tank. You can look at severums, Geos, non-rift africans, etc. that would work. If you aren't set on a larger individual fish, apistos, angels, and the like can provide a nice community foundation.
Apistogramma are pretty easy to breed. They do prefer soft water, but are fine in the neutral area as well. Cacatoides are a good beginner apisto and readily breed if well conditioned. The fry are quite small so having bbs or microworms on hand can help.
As stated above, those are not RCS but they are the same species (Neocaridina heteropoda, yellow form.
When you say pH is high.... how high? Neos appreciate soft water for the most part.
I agree with the above and will add that it may just be the individual temperament of that particular fish. The meanest fish I've ever had was a female gold ram. I am making the "meanest" statement even in comparison to our malawis and pikes. Just sayin'.
Check out this article.
I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?! - Aquarium Advice
There are several other good articles in the article section. You will save yourself a ton of frustration and expense if you pause and research at this point. Trust me, I originally...
We have some of just about everything (lots of tanks), but if I were looking to make something I would go with a sculpey (oven curable clay) cave. We have made several and they are what our plecos choose to breed in.