schooling/schoaling fish

[skaterzero22]

im looking to get some schooling fish into my tank. i have 1 chomis and ill probably add 2 or 3 more but im just curious of others.. besides cardinals.

 

[demonsp]

In smaller tanks schooling the fish is hard. Its best to add them at the same time but you may endup with only 1 or 2 whene its over.

 

[skaterzero22]

so by smaller tanks you mean a 55?

 

[aztbs]

Why do you rule out cardinals? There are several nice choices there.

 

[demonsp]

55 ,75 ,100 . Dont really know the minimum but the fish if not givin enough space will kill off the weaker ones , i guess for better realistate and food source.
It maybe possible but not fair on the fish.Plus with so many fish to choose from why settle on 1 type . Chalk bass are cool and this site has fish that little is known about and you could help introduce a new fish to the hobby.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/index.cfm

 

[skaterzero22]

um i just dont like the look of the cardinal species. its just my personal preference of their appearance. nothing against them tho.

 

[widmer]

With freshwater aquariums, I found that schooling fish (ie tetras) really only would school in the long run if there were a bigger, slightly aggressive fish around. Unfortunately, I have no recommendation as far as saltwater schooling fish. Maybe you want to get a pistol shrimp and goby who will be freinds instead?