How many neon tetras?

[Nikkid1987]

Ok I have 2 glo tetras , a harlequin rasbora and my fantail in a 30g tank. But before anyone jumps me because of the goldfish don't bother because it isn't going to be in there in a week. It's going in a new tank and getting a new goldfish buddy. But I need tetra stocking advice .i want neons to go along with the glo tetras and the harlequin . How many neons would be a good little "school" to have in a 30 g tank. Also do I need more glo tetras? Or will they join up with the neons? I didn't think they would since they are bigger but I don't know much about fish at All lol does the harlequin need a buddy like it as well? Sorry I have like 10 questions all jumbled into one post, i just kept thinking if questions!

 

[Fishanatic]

You would need to get 3 more glo tetras and 3 or 4 more harlequins. You could always add an additional 5 neon tetra's, but it's up to the neon's and glo's if they want to school together, some do some don't.

 

[Nikkid1987]

Thank you ! Do you think the glo tetras would bully the neons since they're bigger than them? Also I was wondering what other fish would go along with the neon and glo tetras and harlequin ? I honestly don't want another harlequin lol but if I have to ill get em. Just curious to know what other fish could go with the group I've got( and the ones i plan to get) thanks

 

[Sharpchick]

Harlequins are beautiful shoaling fish - but shoals of 6 or more are what make them most courageous. I also find that if you up the numbers, their colors are better because they aren't stressed.

 

[Nikkid1987]

Yea mine is pretty, when the light catches it just right it's side shimmer green and purple beautiful !

 

[freak45]

no my glo tetras don't bother my neons or my glo danos at all