Actual last question, I decided it better to start with a non-schooling fish so theres no pressure to add fish fast.
My pH is 6.9, hardness is "medium" dH around 12. (other fish are 3 Bolivian rams or 2 apistos, 6 golden zebra loaches, 8 skirt tetras, 3 honey gourami or thick lipped gourami).
Im looking for a slow and hardy fish that is slightly smaller than all the other fish on my list to make the gourami not feel intimidated. Seems like my parameters are too low for pattys can I get some other recommendations