Hi Al,
While Honey Gourami's are a good choice in a peaceful community tank of
smaller fishes, it doesn't restrict itself to the upper portion pf the tank.
You could consider any of the Danios, including the new and small Celestial
Pearl Danio but many top-water species have evolved as such to take advantage
of feeding on insects on the surface -- and may clear the surface in
capturing them. So, even though you may not be feeding them insects, there's the
good chance that these types of fishes may still jump on occasion, only
because they can.
You could also consider one of the Rainbow Fishes, some which don't get
much bigger than Honey Gourami's and some -- like the Neon Rainbow -- staying
smaller than these Gourami's. While they're not considered "surface fish,"
most stay within the upper 1/3 of the water column.
Actually, if given the chance (like not keeping a cover on the tank),
almost any fish may jump at any time -- whether it be now or two years from now
(or 3 or 5 years) -- even bottom dwelling catfish. It only takes one time
for them to jump to be able to lose them. Then, it's all over for them and
you're without a fish. It just doesn't pay to keep a tank, offering the
opportunity for any fish to jump, as you're asking for this eventual problem and
when you least expect; keep a lid on it < g >.
Ray
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