Neons in the Community Tank

[itafx]

I find the Neon Tetra to be a wonderful community fish:
1. They look great in a community tank
2. They are peaceful tank mates
3. They eat up the crumbs left by the bigger sloppy fish
4. They like to go in schools

#3 is one of my favorite attributes. Anyone have recommendations for other fish that fit this bill?

 

[black hills tj]

I'll agree they are great community fish unless you have an angel in the tank. YUM!

 

[theotheragentm]

The only fish I have that schools well is the Harlequin Rasbora. They don't do a great job cleaning up after other fish's food misses as they don't go near the bottom and are mid hoverers.

Perhaps a ground cleanup crew would fit the bill, like Cories. They don't school in the same sense as Neons or Rasboras, but they group up together.

 

[mom2reds]

rummy nose tetras are great for the same reasons

 

[itafx]

I'm trying out mystery snails for clean up. They're still in QT, but I plan to let them out soon.