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	Neon Tetras being weird?
Manix Hobbyist Posts: 62 Kudos: 48 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Aug-2004	I am new to fishes. So I wanted something that is pretty and travels in a group. I hear Neon Tetras are schooling fishes. So I went to my local pet store and got 11 neons. At first they stayed in there group. Then 1-2 weeks passed and now my neons aren't schooling together a whole lot. They are always scattered all over the place. Then I remembered reading somewhere when Neon Tetras don't school together, it means they are comfortable with their surroundings. Is this true? I know this is a stupid question, but i'm curious. Thanks in advance.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Yup. Basically, they've realized that the area is safe, and that it's a large enough group that they can spread out a little, no worries. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
xxmrbui3blesxx Fish Master Posts: 1760 Kudos: 905 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Nov-2001	If you really want them to school tightly, throw in a small angelfish or something--a small angelfish won't be able to eat the neons, but may try to chase them around for a while, before realizing that they are untenable.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	Aww but that would stress your poor little neons out. Plus depending on the size of your tank, angels may get too big. (they should have at least a 30 gallon tank) ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Yup, like Molly said dont worry about it. My tetras never school, unless they're scared. It just means you've done a good job giving them a cozy home...erm, tank. Oh, and welcome to fishprofiles!!! -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Manix Hobbyist Posts: 62 Kudos: 48 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Aug-2004	phew I thought there was something wrong. Glad to hear this is normal behavior. Thanks for the quick reply. It's greatly appreciated.:%)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37


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