Cichlid compatible tank mates

[chrisharvey1160]

My thoughts with African Mbuna chiclids are as follows.

Nerite Snails, small 4" max pleco. Or a catfish with personality 

Dont plecos require wood to grind on?. 

Also , plants. 

I want pants that dont require a substrate per say, as my tank is filled with crushed coral. 

So 

Java fern, Java Moss,anubis? I can super glue those to the rocks or wood, and they wont be lunch for my kids.

Thank you!

[anitstuk]

Some schooling fish could also swim with them depending on your tank size. You could try some floating plants or plants that don't have to be planted