FreedingFrenzy Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I have 4 different types of schooling fish but ideally I'd like only two or even one type. The four I have right now are: Zebra Danios - which seem to have the best character Glowlight Tetra - which are big and seem to rule the roost a bit Neon Tetra - which are bright and colourful, and Black Widow Tetras - which are big and quite pretty But I only want one or two types... I just don't know which to keep... Can you guys please help me decide? Which do you like most from personal experience? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxjxa Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I like my glowlights, mine are pretty chilled and laid back, and they're more interesting than I first thought. They're definately a must-have for my community tank(s). I don't know what the others are like to keep, sorry. Have fun choosing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I say keep the black widows and the glowlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slightly Blue Dalmation Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 ditch the danios and maybe glowlights or neons depending on what other colours are in the tank, what else is in with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heir Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Danios! woohoo! That is all. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 With them are: Blue Gourami, Swordtails (Orange), Clown Loaches, Rainbow Shark, Peppered Cory and SAE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesejawa Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Neons and Danios, would be my choice Although they are the most common of the four they are interesting IMO Danios and fast and have character. Neons are very colourful and look great in massive schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slightly Blue Dalmation Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 keep widows, ditch rest and get cardinals haha they good compromise to neons and glowlights look like neons but better haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'm not a fan of the widows - they pick on each other and other fish in my experience. I have had both glowlights and neons schooling together in the work tank - looked great! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yeah, I have neons and glowlights together too and they look great. Mine are about the same size and I like how they are exactly the same shape but different colours. So that's my recommendation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yeah, I've been watching my tank today and I have noticed how the neons and glowlights school together occasionally... I'll miss my Danios if I choose the two neons though.. Oh decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Keep it south american and let the danios move to another home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 You could get another small tank for the danios :lol: I'm on my 3rd tank and I'm still checking out the auction site daily for more tanks :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 My parents would kill me :oops: they are happy that :oops: I've got one tank but I think if I pushed for any more I would be in trouble.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 They'll get over it,My parents did when i went from 1 tank to around 10 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Ditch them all and replace them with Cardinals. A bit 'old hat', but still the best looking schooling fish around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Okay... I've narrowed it down to three ... Neons, Glowlights and Danios... Help? I really like the danios but I understand what people are saying when they say that the tetras are a lot prettier and nicer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchKiwiCowboy2 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I did some research on several types of tetra's last week because I set up a new tank and needed something to go with my tiger barbs. My recomendation would be to google each type, go to 3 sites of each and note down all the pro's and con's of each, narrow it down to fit to what YOU as a aquarist are trying to achieve. Then go with your gut feeling. As for trying for another tank, get your parents involved (Mum might be easiest) Work on the guilt feeling that getting rid fish is stressful for them and not the best for their health... and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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