why would you want to keep so many in a 55? Personally i think its a lot cooler to watch fewer healthier fish behave naturally than it is to see a bunch of nipped up or sick fish cramped into a tank together. When i picked up my baby (quater size) red bellies this past monday not a single one had intact fins, its thursday now and all of them have full fins and tails. I have 8 in a well planted 125 gallon, and i couldnt imagine putting more in there. It doesnt seem like you are gonna listen to the advice you've been given, but ill offer my two cents anyway: If you do the right thing and dont overstock your tank you will have a much more enjoyable fishkeeping experience, your fish will be healthier, you'll be less stressed, and you will save a butt load of time and money.
