I have triports hatchets in my planted tank and live them but don't want to duplicate them here. There doesn't seem to be a ton of info on the Apollo sharks but it sounds like they get almost a foot?
12 Foot Monster Acrylic Setup
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I figured the wide-bars would mow anything green down. Mine will even chew on my fake plants. I also use plants from the arts and craft store and the tips of all the plastic leaves and grass are all chewed/frayed.
In regards to the Apollo Sharks, I had two a long time ago and they were each about 8". They were cool...very active and I like their torpedo shape. They would definitely provide more movement than the Chalceus would. As I remember, they would typically stay in the upper 1/3 of the tank. If I were to do it over, I would get at least 5 or 6 of them...mine would like to rough one another up I think because I only had two. Never heard of the triport hatchets, but just saw them on TUIC. They look cool too.
Another option for an upper level swimmer is Rasbora Tornieri. I have a dozen and they are mellow, stay in the upper 1/3 of the tank. They are all around 6 to 7" and I've had them for almost 4 years.
In regards to the Apollo Sharks, I had two a long time ago and they were each about 8". They were cool...very active and I like their torpedo shape. They would definitely provide more movement than the Chalceus would. As I remember, they would typically stay in the upper 1/3 of the tank. If I were to do it over, I would get at least 5 or 6 of them...mine would like to rough one another up I think because I only had two. Never heard of the triport hatchets, but just saw them on TUIC. They look cool too.
Another option for an upper level swimmer is Rasbora Tornieri. I have a dozen and they are mellow, stay in the upper 1/3 of the tank. They are all around 6 to 7" and I've had them for almost 4 years.
Haven't posted an update for awhile. The tank is doing well and knock on wood no problems. Here's some pics. 
Feeding time! Every time I walk by the tank they all ball up together.
Feeding time! Every time I walk by the tank they all ball up together.
Here's a video just after I fed them. http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/j...B-477F-91D1-7C4FFA4FF683_zpsuhaoe1ei.mp4.html
