Rescaped And Partially Restocked

[McCool]

Rescaped my 55 gallon planted community yesterday. Here's what happened:

Until my plants grow some more and I buy a few more, this'll have to do!
I'm taking my two Bolivian rams to the store, as well as my leftover Giant Danios who I couldn't catch the first time. My 10 Neons went to a friend, and now my tank is left with....
2 Angels
1 Betta
3 Swordtails
1 Whiptail Cat
4 Polka Dot Loaches

Don't worry, the Angels and Betta get along very well, and the two angels are both pretty good sized. My biggest Angel has a bent fin, and when I bought him he was getting beat up by angels less than half his size. Long story short, he's pretty docile. The smaller Angel I can't say much for, although I've never seen him show any aggression, but that can change with size of course. I'm watchful.
Alright, well I'd really like a school of something. Then my tank will be done as far as stocking goes. The neons were okay, but they didn't exactly stay together much. I want something that really stays together! Suggestions?

Also, I know this isn't the place, but if someone knows the name of these two plants, please tell.

Also, here's the best picture I could get of my angels fin. Guy at the store said it was just a birth defect, and it doesn't seem to bother him.

 

[Sophie]

Plant 1 (don't quote me on this) is Rotala Indica and the 2nd is Red Tiger Lotus? (Does it grow from a bulb?)
 
Trying my luck with answers

 

[McCool]

Plant 1 (don't quote me on this) is Rotala Indica and the 2nd is Red Tiger Lotus? (Does it grow from a bulb?)
 
Trying my luck with answers

Yes it does It's actually one of those bulb packages to can buy from like Petco. I had three but only one sprouted, and when it did it grew like crazy! I'll Google those plants and see if they match, thanks

 

[Sophie]

Plant 1 (don't quote me on this) is Rotala Indica and the 2nd is Red Tiger Lotus? (Does it grow from a bulb?)
 
Trying my luck with answers

Yes it does It's actually one of those bulb packages to can buy from like Petco. I had three but only one sprouted, and when it did it grew like crazy! I'll Google those plants and see if they match, thanks

Been waiting 2 weeks for mine to sprout Holding out hope!
Penguin tetra tend to stay together quite close btw. And tend to all point in the same direction. Tight schools are hard to come by I find.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

harlequin rasboras, rummynose tetras, bloodfin tetras should all shoal fairly tightly...
 
von rio flame tetras might be another to consider...

 

[McCool]

Plant 1 (don't quote me on this) is Rotala Indica and the 2nd is Red Tiger Lotus? (Does it grow from a bulb?)
 
Trying my luck with answers

Yes it does It's actually one of those bulb packages to can buy from like Petco. I had three but only one sprouted, and when it did it grew like crazy! I'll Google those plants and see if they match, thanks

Been waiting 2 weeks for mine to sprout Holding out hope!
Penguin tetra tend to stay together quite close btw. And tend to all point in the same direction. Tight schools are hard to come by I find.

Don't give up! Mine went atleast a month without growing and I thought it wasn't going to, then one day it exploded and is now growing like crazy. Worth the wait, I love mine!
I'll research them. I've heard of them before, don't think I've ever actually seen them. Thanks!

harlequin rasboras, rummynose tetras, bloodfin tetras should all shoal fairly tightly...
 
von rio flame tetras might be another to consider...

Always loved rummys. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look into them. Any idea on the sized group I could get by with with my current stocking. I have a Fluval Canister 60 gallon filter, and 50% WCs every week or so.

 

[McCool]

Anyone have any suggestions for an easy to grow short plant? Something I can put in front that will spread easily?
Think I'll go with rummys. They have always been a favorite of mine anyways. Now just to figure out how many I can have....

 

[TallTree01]

harlequin rasboras, rummynose tetras, bloodfin tetras should all shoal fairly tightly...
 
von rio flame tetras might be another to consider...

+ 1 on the flame tetras! These guys are awesome!
Love your tank by the way.

 

[McCool]

harlequin rasboras, rummynose tetras, bloodfin tetras should all shoal fairly tightly...
 
von rio flame tetras might be another to consider...

+ 1 on the flame tetras! These guys are awesome!
Love your tank by the way.

Thank you! From what I'm reading, they aren't as good as schoolers as rummys, although I love their coloring.

 

[snazy]

Anyone have any suggestions for an easy to grow short plant? Something I can put in front that will spread easily?
Think I'll go with rummys. They have always been a favorite of mine anyways.

Now just to figure out how many I can have....

 
Dwarf sagittaria.