I'm partial to small fish myself. I'd probably do the same setup I'm planning for a 75 gallon, only on a larger scale. Groups of pencilfish, otos, cories, shrimp, and characidium. Oh - and heavily planted, of course.
I already have a bichir tank,
so i'd make it a catfish tank. I'd stock it with 5 lima shovelnoses. I'd keep it barebottom, but have flower pots packed with tall plants for cover (for ease of maintanence)
I like the oddballs too. I have some time to think about it.
I would like a couple BIG fish and the rest small if I can.
I am doing some research....... )