tankmates for rainbow shark?

[rdelbalso]

I have a 20g with a 3.5" rainbow shark, 3.5" pictus cat and 2 zebra danios. the temp is 81F, ph is 7.4-7.6. it has all plastic plants, but a lot of rocky hiding places. I am looking to add some fish to the tank, but don't know what. I also have a 29g with similar parameters and (1) 3" zebra pleco, and (4) 1.5"-2" angels. i used to have all these together but it was obviously too much. I also want to add to that tank. i am willing to move the rainbow shark or pictus cat over to the angels, but still need some ideas for more fish. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[OrionGirl]

If you want to keep the danios, I'd add another 5-6. Bigger danio groups are happier and more fun to watch.

If that's not the way you want to go, I would add a school of silvertip tetras. Their color will really complement the rainbow, and they're fast enough to avoid his bullying. Other options would include a gouramie, or a pair of dwarf gouramie. Just try to avoid similar shaped fish--the rainbow will bully them a lot more.

[ChilDawg]

To add to that, bottom-dwellers might not find the Rainbow so easily mollified...if he's already got a territory carved out, I would stay away from other bottom-dwelling fish.

[rdelbalso]

yeah, there used to be 3 danios but i think the pictus ate one of them. i am looking to get rid of the other 2 anyway as i am not really a fan of them. i am kind of looking for either something more colorful or something of more substance.

[sunnygirl]

ive got 2 rainbow sharks, and 3 cories that do very well together, i have never seen any bullying