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Smaller tanks are actually much more of a pain in the *** to care for. I agree that your tank is already overstocked. Gourami's are very shy, and may not be comfortable sharing such a tight space with so many neighbors. Also, schooling fish, like Tetras, do best in groups of 6 or more.

Tetras are best in groups of 6 or more, as they are schooling fish. I have Neon Tetras, and they are the most laid back fish I've ever had. They just kind of hang out in a group and occasionally mosey. I've never witnessed a nip; not even to each other.

From what I understand, Rainbow Sharks and Rainbow Fish are mostly herbivorous, so what, if any, plants would be recommended for the aquarium that they may not be interested in consuming? I would really prefer live plants if possible in my 55 gallon tank.

That IS exciting!! LOL Well, higher capacity, higher maintenance, so I will find a comfortable arrangement for both the fish and myself. Thank you so much!! I'm going to go play with that thing right now...

Thanks! I kinda figured it would be; they are so small! The shark investigates when I put more in the tank, he's like the grumpy landlord. But none of the Danios have suffered the wrath of his nature thus far; it's almost like they are too exhausting for him to bother chasing. I've done...

I have had a 55 gallon tank for about a year and a half. It started with a Rainbow Shark and about 5 or 6 Zebra Danios (among a few other species that sadly didn't make it through my trial and error). I try to clean the gravel every few weeks so that any eggs the Danios may lay don't get a...