Community Fish Question

[Todd Barry]

I have read that several fish do better in groups, six or more. Does that
mean for instance 6 tetras, three of one type of tetra and three of another?
Or does it mean 6 of the same type of tetra? I have three platies, one
Mickey Mouse, one long finned and one gold wag and they seem to school
together just fine? Thanks for you help.

Todd
"Aquarium Newbie"

[Elaine T]

Todd Barry wrote:
> I have read that several fish do better in groups, six or more. Does that
> mean for instance 6 tetras, three of one type of tetra and three of another?
> Or does it mean 6 of the same type of tetra? I have three platies, one
> Mickey Mouse, one long finned and one gold wag and they seem to school
> together just fine? Thanks for you help.
>
> Todd
> "Aquarium Newbie"
>
>
Shoaling fish do better in a group of the same species, not in a mix.
Your platies are hanging out together because they're all the same
species despite their different coloration.

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