Originally Posted by Jafro
Edit: That earlier post sounds like one heck of a crowded tank. But don't worry, the cichlids will eat the other fish and make room for themselves.
i don't think i'll need more then what the filter will provide (aeration). I'm not going with the smaller tetras, if i do finally decide to get the Blue Rams I would go with barbs or larger tetras (buenos aires, 2"+). Blue Rams while still semi-aggressive are more passive then most dwarf cichlids.
As for stocking the tank my new plans are...
2 Blue rams
6-7 barbs (tiger/ albino tiger/ green) or larger tetras.
2 bamboo shrimp