What Is The Best Shoaling Species?

[Airli]

hey guys was just curious as to evryones opnions on this. i wouldve made a poll but i have no idea what to include. i know that there are plenty of shoaling species out there but in my experience a lot of them dfont stick together all that much, and i really love seeing it when they all swim together.

soo, in your opnion/experience what is the best shoaling fish?

 

[Dragonscales]

Depends on what you like and what you want out of your fish really. There is no definitive answer to the question as opinion will vary from person to person.

From a personal standpoint though I like small catfish (such as upside down catfish, cories, etc) although these could be seen more as semi-shoalers in alot of cases. Danios and guppies can be quite nice in shoals too though I think, if you have enough.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

I don't think there are any shoaling species of fish that could be described the "best" as it all depends on the type of tank you have and its enviroment. For example tiger barbs are often too agressive and active for most peoples tanks, but put 8 of them in a 35gal with no other fish that they will be agressive towards, and they are very rewarding beautiful fish, full of personality etc . Danios are often commented on for their hardyness and playfull activity, while other types of shoaling fish like cardinal tetras are known for their dazzeling beauty and small size making them suitable for alot of tanks. I think it all depends on whats the most suitable fish for your aquarium .
Are you thinking on getting a shoaling species of fish or somthing ?

 

[Airli]

thanks for your replys guys.
i guess im just trying to work out what species are the more tightly shoaling species. i kinda thought silver dollars may be one of those that stick together a lot.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

thanks for your replys guys.
i guess im just trying to work out what species are the more tightly shoaling species. i kinda thought silver dollars may be one of those that stick together a lot.

Most fish shoal for defensive purposes or when they feel stressed, so even with fish like neon tetras which rarely leave each others sides, they'll still roam around a lot of loose groups around the tank if they are happy, which is always a good thing . Any shoaling fish will shoal tightly all the time if they feel stressed, but then again that would be a bad thing/sign.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

i would say cardinal tetra