Blub

Wait... If you are getting a 75gal tank soon, then remember you can put in some large fish and keep your mum happy, but as soon as they get into larger quarters you can have that schooling mayhem that is so cool to watch.

Amanda

I have no need for the 75 gal. because I got rid of the pleco. So it's just going to be the 55 gal.

Blub

Oh! Well done, I'm sure he can get a nice home where he can grow to full size and be happy!

Lets think.

Mom's mix: Well, there will be space for all those fish apart from the Kuhlis if you get 6 of all the schooling fish, and 3 males of the platy and guppys.
Semi-aggresive community: It is advised against keeping cichlids and gouramis together, I think it would be best to avoid this plan.
Giants I'd say that since keeping gouramis and cichlids together iws not a godo plan, and you know about a Pleco. I think a pair of kisser would make a really nice personable tank though! They are real family pets I hear.
Angel tank: I've said already about gouramis and cichlids. No mixing!


Here are a few Ideas ow I would try...

Idea 1:
3 angels
8 Bleeding heart tetras
8 Congo tetras (you've already hear this one but just for the record)

Idea 2:
3 Three spot gouramis,
8 Bleeding heart tetras
8 Congo tetras

Idea 3:
8 Neon tetras
6 Serpae tetras/6 Red phanto, tetras/6 Cherry barbs
6 Harlequin rasboras/6 X-ray tetras
6 Black phantom tetras/6 Black neons
6 Dwarf neon rainbows