papasmurf
Fahaka Puffer

threadfin rainbows...once settled in they really look nice. I have some kerri "blue emperor" tetras in a tank and they are very nice looking fish and not too common.

Lotus are usually expensive and harder to find later in the season too...buy rhizomes early in the year but expect to pay 20-25 each minimum.

some of the driftwood cats might work but I think a lot of fish are going to go for the shrimp if they go for the fry.

yes

I have a half dozen in my pond...don't see them much but they are doing fine. This is their second summer to head outdoors....moderately cold weather does not hurt them too bad either.