Stocking new 29 gallon tank

[LemmiWinks]

Im pretty sure my new tank is close to being cycled, i know it takes awhile to cycle but i've had mine a couple weeks and am already getting nitrate levels but ill be bringing in a water sample to my lps to make sure! I added 2 zebra danios after the first week and 3 leopards a few days later and they are doing fine. I need some advice on what else i can stock my tank with, I would like 2-3 fish that will grow 3-4 inches. The fish im thinking about are a red tailed shark, cory's or a pleco. Anyone have any good recommendations for a couple fish with a good personality that dont get too big and will be ok with the danios? I'm also interested in a school of barbs. Also would some sort of eel work too? And what sort of pleco could i get that doesnt get huge seeing as i am not too big of a fan of the bristlenose? Thank you!!

 

[allaboutfish]

there are variations of the bristlesnose, but thats the only pleco s,all enough. red tailed sharks and eels get too big

 

[toddnbecka]

Redtail shark really needs at least a 4' tank, they're territorial when they grow a bit.
Same w/spiney eels, a 29 is simply too small. Kuhli loaches could work though if there's suitable cover.
I'd recommend a relatively mellow species of barb, tigers and closely related species can be a hassle for other fish. Cherry barbs are small, would fit well in a 29.
There are a number of small Hypancistrus pleco's, but they're nocturnal and seldom/never seen out and about in the daytime.
Here's a couple pics of pleco alternatives for a 29:
Juvie L-134 leopard frog, markings look better as they grow:

Young L-333, old pic, pattern is much more intricate now:

Small albino BN:

Super red BN, adult male: