What are the other schooling fish can live in an aquarium and can be bought in most pet stores?

I have a single barb and I notice that it was following other fishes. When I surf the net, I knew that a barb is an example of a schooling fish. I know other schooling fish but I want to know other schooling fishes can be bought easily and placed in an aquarium.

yes, barbs need to be in a school of at least 5 or more, if they’re kept in a group of less than 5 most barbs (not just tiger barbs like many people believe) become "nippy" and like to chew on fins of other fish. Some common schooling fish (other than barbs) include danios, white cloud minnows, tetras, cories and rainbowfish (NOT rainbow/redtailed SHARK, yes bala sharks like to be in groups but rainbowsharks(also called redtailed) are HIGHLY intolerant of its own kind, other sharks, or any fish that looks like sharks)

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6 Responses to “What are the other schooling fish can live in an aquarium and can be bought in most pet stores?”

  1. Sarah Says:
    March 9th, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    If you have a Barb right now, you should get 3-5 more so it can form a school – if you have room. Other schooling fish are Tetra’s, Angelfish, but they need lots of space. A full-grown Angelfish needs about 10 gallons. Keep in mind, schools are made by three or more fish. Good luck!
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  2. Rohn Says:
    March 9th, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    Most tetras and Barbs are schooling fishes. Most in the characins family are schooling fishes..
    Rainbow and Bala Sharks.
    Corydoras Catfish.
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  3. Blax Says:
    March 9th, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    like everyone else said, but also schooling fish such as barbs will feel more secure when with other fish of there type.
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  4. jbird Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 12:02 am

    yes, barbs need to be in a school of at least 5 or more, if they’re kept in a group of less than 5 most barbs (not just tiger barbs like many people believe) become "nippy" and like to chew on fins of other fish. Some common schooling fish (other than barbs) include danios, white cloud minnows, tetras, cories and rainbowfish (NOT rainbow/redtailed SHARK, yes bala sharks like to be in groups but rainbowsharks(also called redtailed) are HIGHLY intolerant of its own kind, other sharks, or any fish that looks like sharks)
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  5. DawnMarie81 Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 12:48 am

    Tetras are nice schooling fish. In our tank we have mostly a variety of gouramis, but also have a school of 10 blood fin tetras, and we are getting a few more to add to the school. We also have Bala Sharks, which like to school, but you don’t want too many of them because they can grow pretty big, and depending on the size of you tank, they may not be the right decision. Make sure though if you get any tetras, you always have the top on the tank. They are jumpers. We have lost 2 already because of this. They are very entertaining to watch as well.
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  6. Bongo Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 1:13 am

    danios are good schooling fish and minnows.I have both in my tank they are great together.
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