In the following article, Aqua Plants Hub will share with you the types of schooling fish in aquariums that many aquarium hobbyists choose. These species often swim in groups, making your aquarium look much more beautiful and lively.
1. Red-Headed Tetra
The Red-Headed Tetra, scientifically known as Rummynose Tetra, is a species that typically swims in schools. With its orange-red head and black-and-white striped tail, it becomes a very striking aquarium fish.
Red-Headed Tetras usually swim and forage in the middle and bottom layers. They should be kept in groups of at least 6. They often adapt to natural habitats with soft, acidic water rich in tannins.
2. Neon Tetra
The Neon Tetra, scientifically known as Paracheirodon axelrodi, originates from South America. These fish only grow to a maximum size of about 3 cm but are known for their bright blue and red colors. The red neon has a blue stripe running from its head to its tail fin. Neon Tetras are eye-catching, and they stand out beautifully when swimming in schools of 10 or more.
Additionally, if you want the fish to grow and thrive well, you should maintain a pH level between 6 and 7 and a temperature between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius.
3. Rainbow Shark
The Rainbow Shark is scientifically named Sahyadria densonii and comes from southern India. The Rainbow Shark reaches a mature size of about 6 cm and typically swims in schools at a fairly fast speed. The Rainbow Shark has a red stripe running from the middle of its body to its head and below the red stripe, there is a black line running from the head to the tail of the fish. As they mature, a special green/blue patch will develop on the top of their head.
4. Harlequin Rasbora
The Harlequin Rasbora is scientifically named Trigonostigma heteromorpha, originating from Southeast Asia. This species is favored by many aquarium enthusiasts due to its attractive beauty when swimming in schools. The Harlequin Rasbora is usually kept in tanks of about 60 ∗ 30 cm, with a pH of 6.0 to 7.8 and a temperature of 22 ° C to 27 ° C.
The Harlequin Rasbora has a nearly diamond-shaped body, with a pink-orange color that often changes depending on water conditions. The rear half of the body is covered by a large black patch, tapering towards the end of the tail.
5. Cherry Barb
The Cherry Barb is scientifically named Puntius titteya, belonging to the family Cyprinidae and the order Cypriniformes. The Cherry Barb has fins with a light red belly and back. A dark brown stripe runs along the top with a bright outline from the eye to the tail. This species has a pair of barbels at the corners of its mouth. There is a black line running from the eye to the tail, and the males will exhibit the beautiful red color characteristic of the species. When Cherry Barbs swim in schools, they stand out beautifully in the aquarium.
We hope this article helps you find the schooling fish species you want to keep.
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