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Has anyone successfully kept spotted raphaels in a planted tank, or would they uproot all the plants?

I think you should go ahead with the spotted raphaels. I haven't had any problems with them digging up plants . Just make sure that you've got either driftwood or some other form of caves in the tank for them to hide in.

Don't have any trouble with the two spotted and two striped raphaels in my tanks. they are extremely nocturnal so hiding places are a must. Also, the spots tend to grow in girth much faster that they grow in length, so make sure all caves are nice and broad.

I have never had a problem with Raphaels and plants. I've never reallys seen them dig at the substrate. I don't ever see mine during the day, but he is very active at night.

The spotted would be going in a tank (29 gallons) with two banjo cats. Think the ground space is large enough for three spiny kitties?

You should have plenty of space. Make sure your have hiding spots for all three.

I've read that spotted raphaels sometimes will eat smaller fish in the tank. Does this mean that my peacock gobies and paradisefish will be in danger?

Your paradisefish should be safe. Can't say the same for the peacock gobies, though.

my kribs managed to raise a brood (albeit three, but with no assistance from me) with my 7 inch P. costatus constantly on the prowl.

Taratron wrote:I've read that spotted raphaels sometimes will eat smaller fish in the tank. Does this mean that my peacock gobies and paradisefish will be in danger?

my paradisefish is aggressive as heck, if i put a new fish in the tank, he tears it to shreds!i put him in with chompers and he tore up his fins