Neon Tetra - Billy No Mates

[TheOrangeJobber]

I just baught 5 neon tetras today, I think there are two female and 3 male, however one of the males seems left out from the other 4 and will just sit alone in a rock or swim around in the tank on his own sometimes joining the rest but not for long, I'm pretty sure its the same one all the time but I may be mistaken, is there any reason he doesn't seem to want to hang with the other neon tetra or is it fine to leave him like this.

 

[millym]

hi
we kept neons years ago & have had cardinals for the past 6yrs or so and we do find one or two will go off to their own patch, usually they will hang around together when a bit nervous & as they get braver they will venture off on their own, gathering again together at lights out time. neons are best kept in bigger schools but i wouldnt worry about the loner- as long as he isnt showing signs of illness and is not getting picked on by the others. (neons will have little scraps where they sort of flick back & forth at eachother but have never seen any damage done) also theyre happier if they have lots of plants & caves or hidey holes where they can go if they feel the need. maybe billy no mates is just the bravest out of the lot

 

[ALW]

I would go and get at least another 5 Neons