Thank you Tlindsey and Tony S for taking the time to read my post and replying!
Tlindsey,
I plan to do a fishless cycle where I put a frozen shrimp in a ziploc bag with a few holes in it, let it sit in the tank for a bit until the ammonia starts to build up then take it out. I also have the API quick start that I plan to add in, as well.
Very Respectfully,
Rad
Tony S,
The initial thought was honey gouramis because they are a good yellow color and almost everyone I see speaks highly of them for beginners. Corys were not the first thought - originally, I wanted Kuhli Loaches but the wife said they reminded her too much of snakes 😂However, we both agreed Corys would be good companions for the Honey Gouramis and would be great for minor clean up and showing activity towards the bottom of the tank. I also wanted a small group of fish that added a good color and met parameters similar to both the Honey Gouramis and the Corys - wife and I agreed upon clown killifish.
I will try out the 1 inch to 1 gallon rule. Probably 3 Honey Gouramis and 8 Corydora to start - the clown killifish maybe about 6-10. How many of each sex do you think I should get?
3 Honey Gourami - 1 male and 2 female?
8 Corydora - 4 male and 4 female?
Very Respectfully,
Rad