Community Fish Question

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"

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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