I've read that 3 is a minimum. For now, the two I have are constantly together and out and about, no more available at the LFS. I intend to keep them in the small tank along with the lampeyes and dwarf spotted rasbora. If I get another kuhli, it would be an overstock situation again.

Intend to put my bristlenose, my 2 tetras (gold neon and head and tail light), my two swamp darters and my dwarf chain loach in the bigger tank. The LFS is ordering me more gold neons, they'll arrive in a couple of weeks. If they get more head and tail light tetras in, I'll get more to keep him company as well. I've been thinking of also getting an angelfish to put in the 12 gallon as well. If it outgrows that tank, I'll take it back to the LFS. They're good about taking in overgrown fish. So that is my plan over the next couple of weeks. Sound good?