The 12 Diamond Tetras in my 50gal cycled/planted tank were taking bites out of the 6 Anaeus cory-cats - I've moved the cats out altogether, and am trying to find another freshwater bottom-dweller that might be a better fit.
I'm taking steps to decrease the aggression in general by adding more female Diamonds, as well as more plants and hardscape to break up line of sight - so if I need to add more hidey-holes to the scape at this point for a loach of some sort would be no big deal - however, it's smooth gravel rather than sand (Sera "anthracite") so sand-sifters are out, and it's a Sea-Clear without a top, so Kulis or other jumpers might be a terrible idea.
I have seen suggestions elsewhere that Synodontis cats can survive cichlid tanks (so might not be as stressed out by the ever-active Diamonds) and stay relatively small - should I try them, or is there a more obvious choice I am missing? I appreciate the help!
I'm taking steps to decrease the aggression in general by adding more female Diamonds, as well as more plants and hardscape to break up line of sight - so if I need to add more hidey-holes to the scape at this point for a loach of some sort would be no big deal - however, it's smooth gravel rather than sand (Sera "anthracite") so sand-sifters are out, and it's a Sea-Clear without a top, so Kulis or other jumpers might be a terrible idea.
I have seen suggestions elsewhere that Synodontis cats can survive cichlid tanks (so might not be as stressed out by the ever-active Diamonds) and stay relatively small - should I try them, or is there a more obvious choice I am missing? I appreciate the help!
