I currently have 3 tetras in a 5 gallon mini bow and they are doing fine. I replaced the gravel yesterday since the other stuff was old (took the fish and half the water and put them in a tub, then put in new already established gravel and fake plants). They are doing good and the tank looks sooo nice now. I was wondering what other kinds of tetras will shoal with neons? I like neons but I'd like like 3 more tetras of a different type that will shoal with the neons. Is this possible or should I just get 3 more neons?

Kim

Thats a good questions. I know ive had my lamp eyed tetras shoul with neons in the past. Im not positive on what would shoul with them. Sorry I cant be more help. Someone with more knowledge on this stuff will chime in, im sure. Good Luck, and let us know what you decide on!

you will need a much bigger tank to see fish shoaling at great effect. with most small fish they tend to bunch up all together and dont always stick with their own kind. for a nice group size its best to go with at least 6 of each type.
if youre looking for more fish for the 5 gallon then i'm afraid you wont get any more in without it becoming way overstocked.
i have a 34 gallon u.k and its got mostly tetras in it but they all shoal together.
if you want fish that stay together then danios are a good choice.

if you want two types and dont want them to shoal together then try different body shapes. neons and phantom tetras for example i wouldnt have thought would shoal together but if you got neons and similar shaped fish such as the black neon or cardinal then they would swim together.

I was going to get 3 more neons.....

I've been wondering for a while if black neons and neons would school together. Finaly found my answer! I plan on a twelve gallon tank with six tetras and a betta. Can I have three black neons and three neons/cardinals or should I just have six blacks?