Rory Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 What is a nice smaller schooling fish that isnt a neon tetra or cardinal. I still want "flashy" as it will be a 55g heavily planted tank in a wall. Will only have a few otto's along with shrimp so they cant see the shrimp as a meal either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Emerald Eye Rasbora Featherfin Rainbow Blue Tetra Girardinus Metalicus Can't think of any others at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBlue Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 What is a nice smaller schooling fish that isnt a neon tetra or cardinal. I still want "flashy" as it will be a 55g heavily planted tank in a wall. Will only have a few otto's along with shrimp so they cant see the shrimp as a meal either. I have a few Harlequin Rasboras and they are fun .... they play a game I call ... up and down elevator...lol.... the all start going up and down tag in the bubbles... they never run into each oth .... sweet little fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiki-guy Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have both rummynose and espei rasboras in my 55; they both school nicely. I personally like the copperish colour from the rasboras playing off the green of the plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XodoK Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 FYI fish don't truly school unless they are being predated on. They "shoal". Schooling is a defense mechanism against larger predators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kronosdelsol Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Penguin Tetra Blood-fin Tetra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchandrelease Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 I have 11 rummynose and they are amazing fish, i would be suprised if they stopped schooling in a 55g even without any predetory presence. They havent stopped schooling in my planted tank, and i wouldnt consider cherry shrimp to be intimidating to a rummy. Plus they look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackinator Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 I second the harlequin rasboras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strayner Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I really enjoy the galaxy rasboras if you can get a hold of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewels Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 , , , " so they cant see the shrimp as a meal either." Just to be contrary - I do not believe any of the above recommendations are shrimp safe. :boxer: As far as I know only cory's will abide shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvianAquatics Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I second jewels. ALL fish will try to eat shrimps if they are given a chance. Your shrimp WILL survive and continue to breed but you'll just see less babies and juveniles and your shrimp colony will take longer to grow... As for schooling fish my favorite has always been the Black Phatom Tetras... I once had 2 males together and every morning they'd turn a stunning silver - black. Also maybe try some Diamond Tetras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 , , , " so they cant see the shrimp as a meal either." Just to be contrary - I do not believe any of the above recommendations are shrimp safe. As far as I know only cory's will abide shrimp Idk, the I. werneri mouths are so small their mamas have to puree' their food their whole lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I have over a hundred Rummynose in one of my tanks... by far the best schooling fish in my estimation / there are some videos on youtube to back up my claim if you do a search... If you keep the water in good condition the red on their heads will be bright blood red... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfan Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Golden pristellas or Serpae tetras would be a couple of my favs. Any chace of a link for that Youtube Vid I'd love to see that! Tried to search for it but no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Go with the Harlequin Rasoras 10-15 you wont be disapponited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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