Top Dwellers?

Hey everyone, so as you may know from my previous blog posts, i have a huge algae problem. But, theres also a few things that aren't that balanced in my tank other than the water quality. I've got (other than algae eaters) neon tetras, cardinal tetras and some rummy nose tetras in my tank. And i've noticed that they mainly hang out at the bottom of the tank and it just creates a really bad look as if they are crammed at the bottom, but they actually have a whole lot of space above them. like a lot of space. Do you have any tips? or any kinds of fish that will hang around a little higher?

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Comment by Peter on September 29, 2013 at 11:52am: Guppys hang out near the top

Comment by Betta on September 29, 2013 at 1:41pm: others???

Comment by Peter on September 29, 2013 at 3:29pm: Endlers

Comment by Anthony Piti on September 29, 2013 at 8:48pm: Hatchet fish. A cover is MUST though.

Comment by Betta on September 30, 2013 at 1:34pm: oh ya. i dont put a cover.. so ya.. thanks though!!! any other suggestions?? keep them tetra sized

Comment by Bob Fletcher on November 12, 2013 at 7:40am: Guppies, Platys and Swords roam all over the tank. Danios spend a lot of time mid tank. The only fish I know that hang out near the top, tend to jump. If you have fairly dense plant growth that comes 2/3 -3/4 of the way to the top of the tank, your fish will feel more secure swimming above the plants, and push the action toward the top of the tank. Also, very bright lighting can stress out the fish, who then hide near the back and bottom of the tank. I have very bright lights for plant growth, but also have a small "viewing" light that comes on when the bright light timer goes off. During these lower light conditions, all my shy fish come out, and action is all over the tank.

Comment by MjayN619 on December 7, 2013 at 1:40am: my guppies dominate the surface cherry barbs and gold barbs are good mid section fish but i do agree with the lighting if its too bright especially for sensative tetras