the tank looks nice with the background aj. hard to say what will happen with the tank as far as a cycle goes, i'd say just take it slow as hard as that is. you've already lost so much it'd be a shame to lose anymore. stock sounds good just don't overdo it, i love the true perc's too, i have one in my 29g and she's a real beauty but really mean. you may want to add the pair last honestly, mine has made it impossible to add other fish cause she just kills them all! maybe you'll have better luck than me tho!