ok so im getting lost reading everything youve written maybe you can rewrite in bullet form so we can see your desired stocking list and make suggestions.... from what i can read id say go cardinal tetras instead of neons....
I'm doing a algae blackout right now. When I get up in the morning at six and leave the tank lights OFF for a reason my brother thinks it's hilarious to turn them on and feed the fish. I always catch him before he actually feeds them though, he's not exactly sneaky.
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