please read this i need advice

[Opalocka16]

hi, i have a 26 gallon tank and i know youre all probably going o tellme what ive mixed so far isnt wise - but let me explain it - - - i have 2 gouramis 2 cory catfish 5tetras and 3 barbs.....u might not believe me, but the barbs are not bothering the other fish. only each othe. and the gouramisn arent getting hurt by the barbs, in fact, theyre hurting and nibbling on each other. anyways. in about another week and a half, i wanna add maybe 5 or 6 more fish and then i guess my aquatrium will be completed....any adivce on what i can add with these fish??? i was thinking Bala sharks,. r they agressive??? thanks!!
new york
3/19

 

[Alex]

Hiya, I don't think bala sharks are really suitable for your size tank. The are shoaling fish, so you'd need at least 3, and they get too large for your tank. You'd need a tank at least twice the size of yours, and preferabley 3 times the size.

Are you looking for shoaling fish in particular? Siames algea eaters would keep any algea problems down, and I've found that very benifcial for my tank.