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Shoaling
I was wanting a few (well, more then a few) shoaling fish to go in
my tank to make it lok...well...attractive and to keep individual
shoaling species I have company. The only thing is, do fish have to
be of a certain species to shoal together e.g. neons only or blind
cave fish only etc. or will any shoaling fish shoal together. Any
info much appreciated.
- hannah...shoaling fish will only shoal with others of the same species.
I have on occasion had a fish of another species try to tag along
with others, but this is an exception and rare. What size tank do
you have and what kind of fish were you thinking about putting in
it? curt
- well, I have a 70gallon tank and I was thinking about neons, blind
cave fish, etc. Really anything suitable for my tank with a non-agressive
temperament. I had an idea that only one species would shoal from
the books I've read but my friend (who keeps coldwater fishes) had
decided she could put Shubunkins and other shoaling fishes together
to make it like 'nice'. I thought it sounded a bit daft and really
appreciate the given info. I can now correct my friend. Thanks again,
Hannah.
- If you are thinking on neons...cardinal tetras are really pretty...or
harlequin rasboras...just be real picky when you pick them out to
be sure they are healthy..
- Thanks, advice taken. I'm kinda picky anyway though (heehee), not
one of my best features you can imagine. Thanks again, Hannah.
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