stocking ideas for larger fish

[mmohamma]

Hi All,

I have a 65G with lots of plants (Amazon swords and hydrocotyles). The current residents are

8 Harlequin Rasboras
10 rummynose tetras
1 zebra loach (2 died).
8 large amano shrimps.

I'm looking for a colorful fish that is larger than tetras or rasboras and can live in peace with the shrimps.

Any ideas?

 

[SaraB]

*Note* Very few fish are 100% shrimp safe

Mollies get around 3"-4" and come in a variety of colors. Platys get up to 3" and come in every colour of the rainbow.
Butterfly fish stay at the top, not sure on their exact size probably around 3"-4". Not very colorful but an interesting fish to look at.
You could look at rainbow fish, it takes them a bit to color up but it's worth the wait. The size depends on the species.

 

[mmohamma]

I like the Rainbow Fish idea. Thank you.

 

[mmohamma]

Would Honey Gourami or dwarf Gourami be ok? would they see the 1.5" Amano Shrimps as snacks?