fish that school/swim higher in the tank?

PrincessPea · 07-31-2008, 01:50 PM

I have glowlight tetras that school in the lower half of the tank and have never been near the top, and I would like to have somebody swim up there once in a while besides my lazy betta who only occasionally goes up there to blow bubbles. the tank looks good in the lower 2/3 but up top it's very dull. Any suggestions?

P.P.

Church · 07-31-2008, 05:08 PM

hatchetfish, mollies, gouramis (if you have some floating plants), and some rasbora species (although these don't really stay at the top, but they will spend a bit of time up there!).

aaronnorth · 08-01-2008, 10:56 AM

penguin tetras

PrincessPea · 08-01-2008, 12:42 PM

hey Church and Aaron,
thanks for the advices. I think the penguin tetra is exactly what I am looking for, the others suggested indicate they may have troubles getting along with certain aspects of my tank, but I really love gouramis so some day....

Thanks again, PS, Aaron, you have a great eye for your aquascape. Sorry your java fern is so slow-growing, I have troubles with mine that way too.

P.P.

waterfaller1 · 08-01-2008, 01:35 PM

Pseudomugil Gertrudae!

redcaptrio · 08-01-2008, 03:02 PM

i find zebra and leopard danio schooling mostly on the upper part of the tank... chasing each other around mostly. ^_^

hooha · 08-01-2008, 03:10 PM

yes, danio species seem to congregate at the top of the tank. The are very active as well - maybe too active for some tastes, but I like mine alot.

chillaquaplants · 08-02-2008, 01:11 AM

I also enjoy the Danio species for their constant playful activity. At one time, I had a small collection of the glo-bright danios. They would play games like hide-and-seek and follow the leader. Lots of fun to watch.
I just picked up a small school of leopard danios yesterday at my LFS. Those suckers don't sit still at all, they constantly move around exploring everything.

Church · 08-03-2008, 11:47 AM

Just so you know, certain gouramis are very peaceful, unlike a few notable others. The honey and sunset gouramis come to mind.

Roy Deki · 08-03-2008, 01:15 PM

White cloud minnows spend a great deal of the time near the surface as well. They do school too.

PrincessPea · 08-03-2008, 02:15 PM

Roy, I thought white clouds were colder water fish...? am I mistaken? Of course the LFS guy told me that, so...

Also, I really like honey gouramis, thanks for that tip Church. I thought they were a fairly aggressive group until now.

aaronnorth · 08-03-2008, 03:43 PM

white clouds are sometimes known as coldwater tropicals, they can stand about 24C i think - similar to danios

07-31-2008, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
PrincessPea Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 13	fish that school/swim higher in the tank? I have glowlight tetras that school in the lower half of the tank and have never been near the top, and I would like to have somebody swim up there once in a while besides my lazy betta who only occasionally goes up there to blow bubbles. the tank looks good in the lower 2/3 but up top it's very dull. Any suggestions? P.P.

08-01-2008, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
aaronnorth Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 104	penguin tetras __________________ Thanks, Aaron My 60l Planted Tank: http://www.aquascapingworld.com/foru...nted-tank.html - Take a look!

08-01-2008, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
waterfaller1 Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 307	Pseudomugil Gertrudae! __________________ =) smile~ Carole

08-01-2008, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
redcaptrio Junior Aquascaper Join Date: May 2008 Location: oriental negros, philippines Posts: 37	i find zebra and leopard danio schooling mostly on the upper part of the tank... chasing each other around mostly. ^_^ __________________ To be... Rather than seem... http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u259/spicopyed2/P5100595.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u259/spicopyed2/P5100593.jpg

08-01-2008, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
hooha Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 44	yes, danio species seem to congregate at the top of the tank. The are very active as well - maybe too active for some tastes, but I like mine alot. __________________

07-31-2008, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Church Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 26	hatchetfish, mollies, gouramis (if you have some floating plants), and some rasbora species (although these don't really stay at the top, but they will spend a bit of time up there!).

08-01-2008, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
PrincessPea Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 13	hey Church and Aaron, thanks for the advices. I think the penguin tetra is exactly what I am looking for, the others suggested indicate they may have troubles getting along with certain aspects of my tank, but I really love gouramis so some day.... Thanks again, PS, Aaron, you have a great eye for your aquascape. Sorry your java fern is so slow-growing, I have troubles with mine that way too. P.P.

08-02-2008, 01:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
chillaquaplants Senior Aquascaper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 163	I also enjoy the Danio species for their constant playful activity. At one time, I had a small collection of the glo-bright danios. They would play games like hide-and-seek and follow the leader. Lots of fun to watch. I just picked up a small school of leopard danios yesterday at my LFS. Those suckers don't sit still at all, they constantly move around exploring everything. __________________ Last edited by chillaquaplants; 08-04-2008 at 10:52 AM.

08-03-2008, 11:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Church Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 26	Just so you know, certain gouramis are very peaceful, unlike a few notable others. The honey and sunset gouramis come to mind.

08-03-2008, 01:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Roy Deki Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 483	White cloud minnows spend a great deal of the time near the surface as well. They do school too. __________________ www.aape.naturalaquariums.com

08-03-2008, 02:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
PrincessPea Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 13	Roy, I thought white clouds were colder water fish...? am I mistaken? Of course the LFS guy told me that, so... Also, I really like honey gouramis, thanks for that tip Church. I thought they were a fairly aggressive group until now.

08-03-2008, 03:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
aaronnorth Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 104	white clouds are sometimes known as coldwater tropicals, they can stand about 24C i think - similar to danios __________________ Thanks, Aaron My 60l Planted Tank: http://www.aquascapingworld.com/foru...nted-tank.html - Take a look!

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