Dwarf Cichlid Suggestions/Recommendations?

[Mag]

Hey all!
I'm currently in the process of upsizing and moving the inhabitants of my 29 gal to a 40 gal breeder (36 inc x 18 inc x 18 inc)
Here are the confirmed planned species stocking wise:
1 BN Pleco
7 Panda Cories
10 Rummynose Tetra
10 Harlequin Rasboras

These are my water parameters in my established tank, which is what I will assume will be the parameters for the new tank:
pH of 7.0 and gH of 8-9.

I've heard stories about breeding pairs of dwarf cichlids being aggressive to other community members, which is why I'm hesitant to add a pair. That being said, I think a lot of species are really unique and beautiful, which is why I'm looking to add a single dwarf cichlid male to the community tank. If anyone has any suggestions I'd be grateful! I'm aware there might not be enough space on the bottom, which is why I've been looking at Laetacara species that are more mid-water. If nothing else, I'm also considering a very small group of pearl gouramis to add.

Let me know any suggestions y'all have!

 

[anewbie]

Your water is pretty hard - but laetacara might work. In general rummy do better in a larger aquarium as they can be fairly active. If you dropped the cory you could add a pair but nearly all sa fishes are going to want softer water. There is a rainbow cichild from ca which would enjoy hte harder water as well as lower temperature the cory would prefer.