Aquaman23
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I read somewhere that different kinds of tetras can be mixed to make on school. For example, 3 black tetras and 3 bleeding hearts will make one school.
Is this true?
Is this true?
Mixing tetras?
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LyndaB
Aquarium Advice Addict
Tetras are one of my faves.
No, it is not true.
Black skirts would need their own school with a minimum of 6, as would the other kinds of tetras. In my opinion, 8 is the best number for a tetra school.
jetajockey
come get me tang police!
You can mix certain tetras that are different color variants/styles of similar species. Like black skirt/white skirt or whatnot. They'll tend to stick together, but otherwise I wouldn't do it.
I have 4 black neons in a tank and they often shoal with shiners, but don't exhibit any real true schooling behavior.
I have 4 black neons in a tank and they often shoal with shiners, but don't exhibit any real true schooling behavior.
Aquaman23
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Okay. Thanks guys. I might have to get a school of both of these! I'm thinking 6 black tetras and 6 bleeding hearts because these two are my favorite tetras so far.
