Help Stocking Top-Level Swimmers!

[captaincritical]

Hellohello!

I'm looking for some peaceful top-swimming fish to add to my 35g community tank. Something colourful would be nice but I know that's not always possible. Anything with some character would be appreciated just as much!

Tank Specs:
35.5g (36" x 12" x 19")
AquaClear 70 Filter
76 degrees currently

Current Stocking:
1 ABN Pleco
5 Blushing Tetras
5 Bleeding Heart Tetras
6 Diamond Tetras

The filter does create some current at the top, so that should probably come into consideration. AqAdvisor puts me at 71% stocking. Tank is not planted.

I've been considering the following but I keep waffling back and forth. Any experience/guidance/advice when it comes to these fish?

6 Dwarf Neon Rainbows
3-4 Honey Gouramis
3-4 Male Guppies
1 Dwarf Gourami
6 Danios of some kind
1 Angelfish

Of course I'm open to other suggestions. Thanks for reading!

 

[pollex.jaypee]

Danios! Most energetic fishies I've ever had
And, they are really hardy too
Plus they love it at the top

 

[eduguy]

Guppies IMHO would be a good choice as long as you have full schools of your other tetras.


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[azmodan]

Furcata or Threadfin rainbows would be a good top dwelling choice. Marble hatchets are another option as long as you have a lid.

 

[Panda Corydoras]

Pearl gourami!!!!!

 

[Caliban07]

I always recommend harlequin rasbora.

 

[Pamiam]

I agree with Caliban07, Rasboras are pretty cool, mind their own business and small enough for the 29 gallon

 

[J duff]

I like marble hatchet fish

 

[J1Time]

Giant danios will love the top and current and they don't stop. Ever.

 

[captaincritical]

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I always forget about harlequins for some reason.

I'll be doing some research now on the fish listed. Thanks again!

 

[Nat_a126]

Hatchet fish, but be careful because they jump. Also some danios. They are always swimming and are very energetic!

 

[foxyhasswag]

African butterfly fish look cool

 

[Luananeko]

I second the vote for Threadfin Rainbows. They can get quite colorful as they mature, and in large numbers (8+) the males will constantly be doing fin flicking displays to drive off other males and attract the girls. They're quite fun to watch!

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

I would say the following
Guppies
Pearl gourami
Harlequin rasboras
Danios
Hatchetfish
Betta

 

[FWFishTanks]

I would go with a gourami of some sort, since you do not have a centerpiece fish. Or a school of danios or harlequins would be nice if you like action in your tank.

 

[davidberger]

I love my harlequins

 

[sabrinarichard]

Danios! Most energetic fishies I've ever had
And, they are really hardy too
Plus they love it at the top

+1 I have 6 pink ones and 8 zebra, they actually school together! Plus they are always on the top, I never see them in the middle of my 55

 

[pollex.jaypee]

Plus they are always on the top, I never see them in the middle of my 55

Aand...they never stop moving!