60 gallon cube stocking ideas?

[Omrit]

I have a 24x24x24 inch (60 gallons) cube, and I am stumped on what I should put in it given the unusual dimensions. I think planted is a must for these dimensions so nothing that will destroy plants. It's going in the living room so beauty is important.

My first thought was an african river type tank. A few ropefish for sure I like that they can stretch out in every direction plus the tank is shallow which they appreciate. Then some combination of congo tetras, african butterfly fish, or an african knife fish? The dimensions might be weird for congo tetras though. Definitely will be lacking a colorful centerpiece type fish (especially if congo tetras won't work) which makes me hesitate. I think a fish like that is important in a tank for this part of the house.

Second option is an angelfish tank. I think a pair would look nice with the usual fare of some sort of tetra and cory cat. As an oddball fish lover this set-up is definitely more basic than my usual taste though.


Perhaps someone else has a good suggestion that I have not thought of. Maybe I am too limited in my thinking, but I feel 24x24x24 are not dimensions that a lot of fish want.

 

[phreeflow]

I had a planted cube with all different species of anubius, manzanita wood, and buce and it looked beautiful due to the dimensions but I also had trouble finding fish for it.

I filled it with shrimp but looked empty so added discus. They were nice but it got boring fast. Got rid of the discus and an added a group of Amazon puffers but they were crazy and glass surfed all day.

Swapped them for Schoutedeni Congo puffers and it was one of the most enjoyable tanks I had. They are very curious and personable… great if you like oddballs

 

[Omrit]

I had a planted cube with all different species of anubius, manzanita wood, and buce and it looked beautiful due to the dimensions but I also had trouble finding fish for it.

I filled it with shrimp but looked empty so added discus. They were nice but it got boring fast. Got rid of the discus and an added a group of Amazon puffers but they were crazy and glass surfed all day.

Swapped them for Schoutedeni Congo puffers and it was one of the most enjoyable tanks I had. They are very curious and personable… great if you like oddballs

Seems like a lot of people put Discuss in their 60 gallon cubes, but I am just not a Discuss fan. I just like angelfish better in everyway what can I say.

Those puffers are cool but I'm not looking to drop 800$ to get a group right now, but that is a good suggestion.