Attractive centerpiece pair for 30 gal community?

[BioHazard]

Right now I'm leaning strongly towards peacock gudgeons, but only if I can get ones that will eat non-live foods.
I'm not a big fan of dwarf gouramis, which are popular for centerpiece pairs.
They need to be attractive fish who can thrive in a 30 gallon with 12 neon tetras, 2 bamboo shrimp and 6 kuhli loaches.
Any suggestions? I just like to make sure I'm choosing the best fish for me.
Maybe some kind of killifish?

 

[rocker92]

i would say apisto, but im not sure if they would work with the neons.

 

[jpappy789]

Rams or apistos get my vote, although I believe apistos do best in harems...not sure.

 

[BioHazard]

Rams are really pretty! Everything I read says they are not goo beginner fish, though. I'm definitely still a beginner.

 

[majortank]

Bolivian rams aren't that difficult. Just keep the water in good shape and you'll be fine. They're beautiful and pretty fun to watch.

 

[Anoop]

I second the bolivian rams. With good aquarium husbandry, they will thrive.

 

[BoCoMo]

Blue Rams. German or not. Great personalities! :thumbsup:

 

[bushwhacker]

as long as your tank is properly cycled and maintaind german blue rams are not hard to care for

 

[BoCoMo]

as long as your tank is properly cycled and maintaind german blue rams are not hard to care for

+1

or even that hard to breed - IMO

 

[b.greene]

A beautiful Male Betta?