Best schooling fish

[ca1ore]

Interestingly, I have been working a group of Resplendent Pseudoanthias through QT. They went into my display almost two weeks ago and, guess what, they are schoaling. They are, and will remain, smaller than the other anthias in my tank; so perhaps they will continue to shoal rather than 'growing out of it'. For now, all 7 hang around my large plating monti as a group, darting in under the scrolls when they feel threatened. It's pretty cool ....



Can only see 5 (?) of the 7 in this picture, and they're about to dart in as the larger bimac approaches. I also added a pair of princess anthias at the same time, and while they all hung together in the QT, they are at separate ends of the display.

 

[Martini5788]

Not exactly true - this group has been together for over 2 years, in a 40B...











That being said - they do not even come close to shoaling or schooling, ever...

I love this tank. I will have to do this one day, because it is mesmerizing to me. This
One is going on my tank bucket list( yes I have one of those)

 

[AkoAung]

red spot cardinals

red spot cardinals

What other fishes do you have in your tank? I have a small group of red spot cardinals and they school together most of the time. A local area hobbyist who's keeping a small school of 10 I think in a 90 with other peaceful fishes and they are doing great. She is so pleased with them she's going to add another dozen. I will be adding more to my group as well.

Their schooling behaviour is quite pleasant. I wouldn't keep them with clowns or big fish who can eat them. These do not grow more than 1.5" I believe.

 

[zooman72]

Yea you might be right. Or some of the cardinals some are suggesting.
Maybe some anthias and one chalkie cause I still think they are kind of cool.
Thanks for your input. :thumbsup:

No problem, good luck with whatever you decide to keep...

Interestingly, I have been working a group of Resplendent Pseudoanthias through QT. They went into my display almost two weeks ago and, guess what, they are schoaling. They are, and will remain, smaller than the other anthias in my tank; so perhaps they will continue to shoal rather than 'growing out of it'. For now, all 7 hang around my large plating monti as a group, darting in under the scrolls when they feel threatened. It's pretty cool....

You are right Simon - that is pretty cool! Love the tank, and the fish!

I love this tank. I will have to do this one day, because it is mesmerizing to me. This one is going on my tank bucket list (yes I have one of those)

Jeez, thanks, although I think it could be better - I have a build thread on NR for it...

There is another like this over at NR.com , and it is fantastic - a newer 58g I believe, and it is chock full of rock nems - check it out in the Biotope subforum...

 

[Relaxoreef]

That's easy, Purple Tangs

I witnessed two schools of blue tangs come together in Belize a few weeks ago. I thought they were solitary fish. Now I know. It was a beautiful thing.

 

[Martini5788]

What is the full name for NR? I thought it was nano reef but couldn't find anything

 

[zooman72]

What is the full name for NR? I thought it was nano reef but couldn't find anything

nano-reef.com

 

[Martini5788]

Oh ok. Forgot the -. I'm gonna be honest, and I hope no offense is given but I like yours better.

 

[csantanavaz]

Interestingly, I have been working a group of Resplendent Pseudoanthias through QT. They went into my display almost two weeks ago and, guess what, they are schoaling. They are, and will remain, smaller than the other anthias in my tank; so perhaps they will continue to shoal rather than 'growing out of it'. For now, all 7 hang around my large plating monti as a group, darting in under the scrolls when they feel threatened. It's pretty cool ....



Can only see 5 (?) of the 7 in this picture, and they're about to dart in as the larger bimac approaches. I also added a pair of princess anthias at the same time, and while they all hung together in the QT, they are at separate ends of the display.

That plating monti is ridiculous!!! How longs that taken? Just got myself some tiny frags...

 

[ca1ore]

Today .....

18 months ago ....

 

[Martini5788]

That is crazy. What lights are you running?

 

[ca1ore]

That is crazy. What lights are you running?

Been using ReefBreeders LED the while time. Initially supplemented with MH; now Kessil spots.

 

[AkoAung]

All of the suggestions on here are great...it has had my mind spinning and changing. Very helpful advice.
I think I'm gonna go with 6 yellow cardinals. This is why....
They stay smaller then the other options, peaceful, bright color.
I love wrasses but they get a bit larger.

Thoughts?

Please do further research on yellow stripe cardinals. I have seen them in large tanks (200+) and they did not school nor schoal. And they can get huge. Here is a pic of one caught by a hook:

ok :lol2: not the exact species but they do get HUGE in home aquaria.

 

[dragonfly1972]

Everything I've read says max 2.5 "

 

[csantanavaz]

Been using ReefBreeders LED the while time. Initially supplemented with MH; now Kessil spots.

Tank looks immense! Big fan of plating corals.. mine are tiny frags so 10 years countdown has begun...!

 

[zooman72]

Oh ok. Forgot the -. I'm gonna be honest, and I hope no offense is given but I like yours better.

Thanks, that is very kind of you...

 

[Martini5788]

You are welcome

 

[AkoAung]

Everything I've read says max 2.5 "

I've personally seen 4"+ speciemens in LFS more than once in the last six months. and they weren't schooling, shoaling, etc. They definitely weren't small nor cute at that size.

 

[DopeCantWin]

I've personally seen 4"+ speciemens in LFS more than once in the last six months. and they weren't schooling, shoaling, etc. They definitely weren't small nor cute at that size.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostorhinchus_cyanosoma

8cm or 3.1", but the average is under 2.5". I also doubt they would school.

 

[dragonfly1972]

UGH! This is driving me crazy.