Rasboras
learning the hard way!!!
Rasboras
learning the hard way!!!
still learning the hard way!!
Ember Tetra is a good choice too.
yap dwarf rasboras, boraras brigittae .. about 1.5 cm
ah, thanks very much, bros
I would suggest the Galaxy Rasboras. They have nice colouration when settled into the tank and are quite active.
Setup: ADA Cube Garden 45-P, Starlitz Clear 45, Eheim Aquacompact 40
Layout/Hardscape: ADA Amazonia Powder Soil, Borneowild Rutsuuddo Wood (SS Root Type)
Fauna: Apisto Trifasciata, Sundadanio Axelrodi (Blue), Yamato Shrimp
TS is asking for a schooling fish.
Rasboras don't school, they shoal and even then.. only very occasionally.
If you want small schooling fish, you're limited to tetras. If you think the Neons are too big, then pick a smaller species. Perhaps the Golden Tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi)?
Like what PKB mentioned, i think Ember Tetras are one of the smallest schooling fish around. Max size is about 2cm.
I think Seaview names them as Amber Tetras.
Second the Ember Tetras. I love them.
Dwarf rasbora (Boraras maculatus), boraras brigittae, Galaxy Rasboras will not school. Golden tetra can grow same size as neon/cardina tetra (5 cm).
What is the maximum size you are looking for? I tried the following fish, the school very well. Ember tetra (2 cm), Sundadanio axelrodi (2.2 cm) and Green Neon Tetra (2.5 cm).
Either the ember tetras or the golden pristella tetra would do well. I have them in my 36 Cm tank. schools occasionally.
Advice from boss Felix
I've kept Amber tetras before, and I've seen them in a big tank.. I haven't seen them school before. I've seen them group up very occasionally when spooked, but I have never seen them school (Swimming together in a group in the same direction).
Maybe I've just been very unlucky.. haha..
Many thanks for the useful info, bros.
I am looking at max. 2cm schooling fish.
I think Amber tetra might be the best choice. I will head down to Seaview this weekend
My tank is Leo Q550; the design is quite cool.
not really tight imo. haha i prefer mine a mix schooling. looks kinda cool
Advice from boss Felix
while you are at Seaview, you may also wish to take a look at Black Neon Tetras, they look really good. the pictures which i have seen online don't seem to do justice to them. I think even when they are in the display tank they do not really look very appealing.
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Those are the best images that i managed to capture. I bought a few of them together with some Ember Tetras, and i quickly fell in love with their colour. its not bright and outstanding as neon tetras but their fins have a very nice blueish/purplish hue (may be due to the lighting), and theres a nice lateral line running along their body.
by the way, i don't think they school very tightly unless i stick something into the water, then they will all huddle together in a corner. maybe if you buy more you can see the "school" better.
Last edited by tranzy; 1st Dec 2011 at 01:18.
Black neon will grow big, probably same size or bigger than normal neon tetra. He is looking for something around 2cm
Normally fish will not school if you put too much
Ember tetra... Small and orange..
Aquascaper?
Oh wow! I totally didn't know this! Does this apply to all schooling fish?
I wonder.. is there a reason why they wont school if there are too few/many in a tank? Does it have something to do with space perception? I'm super intrigued!
I've always assumed that schooling fish will just school only when stressed/threatened regardless of number..
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