Stocking a 20 long

[FMJnaX]

Well, my new 20 long is finally set up and is cycling (should be done in about 7 days). I'm also starting to add my plant plants, wood, and stones. Now is the time for me to seriously start looking at stocking. Here are the tank specs:

Size: 20 gallon LONG
Substrate: Flourite base with play sand on top
Lighting: 80W (2x24" fluor. ODNO 4x)
CO2: Pressurized and injected
Filtraction: Unknown right now. Will pick it up with fish. I currently only have a Tetra Whisper 10 on there now, just to keep things moving. Taking suggestions on this as well. Canister/internal/HOB...
Hood: None. It's an open top, high water line. Can screen it off if needs be


Ok, so I know that at least 1 bristlenose pleco will be going in, no doubts about that. The rest I'm not sure about. The tank isn't a show tank at all. In fact, it's in my bedroom. lol. The tank will be planted quite heavily so I really need fish that won't see it as a feast (nibbles are fine). I don't really want to go with the traditional neons or guppies, but they're always an option. Since I have an open top, I'd prefer non-jumpers, but I can easily screen it in if I have to.

So, what does everyone suggest?

 

[BrianNY]

Sounds like the perfect tank for some dwarf apistos. Mine don't bother the plants at all and once they become comfortable with the environment, won't hide too much.

 

[FMJnaX]

Dwarf Apisto. added to my list to check out.

I should note that I can't seem to find a decent stocker for fish in my area. I have one store still tocheck out in Dallas (an hour or so away). I should be able to find anything there, however.

Anyone else?

 

[RoK]

I would be safe and at least get a screen top.
What about some dwarf rainbows, cories, and/or rams?

 

[mortiss]

How about rummy nose tetras? They're so vibrant.

 

[aquakev]

I think a tank like that would be perfect for some dwarf cichlids like rams or apistos, cories and some schooling fish like tetras. - I recomend them to everyone, its my favorite combo.