Well the problem is, that I already have 4 Neons, 2 Guppies and 3 Ottos. What if I drop the loach idea and just get:
2 Dwarf Gouramis
3 Ottos
6 Neon Tetras
2 Guppies
Would this be ok?
I like keeping guppies at a 1:3 male:female ratio. Otherwise the males will bother each other. ...and neons in groups of 10. Looks good though. I have about the same stock in my 20g (tall), but only livebearers....guppies and swords. I also have a good growth of java fern, so barely see nitrate rise over two week periods.
if you put the 2 ram cichlids in with all of those tiny fish they will just eat all of them like they are in there as feeder fish. But hey it might be fun to watch.
I think your last idea sounds okay too. I would say decide on what you really want and go from there so you won't regret anything. Your plan sounds good just make sure the dg are what you want cuz thats about all you could change now
if you put the 2 ram cichlids in with all of those tiny fish they will just eat all of them like they are in there as feeder fish. But hey it might be fun to watch