Guppies are classified as schooling fish; they can often be seeing schooling, especially when observed through an aquarium. Guppies tend to school together when they feel threatened or gain a sense of impending doom. Schooling is a way for them to protect themselves from possible harm.

Do guppies like to school?

Shoaling And Guppies

Well, because they are a social fish that enjoys and benefits from the company of their own kind. The act of Guppies grouping together socially is commonly known as shoaling. It is not an action, however, limited to Guppies alone.

Do guppies need to be in groups?

Guppies are peaceful fish that like to be kept in groups. They're active swimmers and pretty much move around all the time. You'll often see the males chasing the females trying to impress them by wiggling their fins. If your fish are constantly hiding, it could be an indication that they are stressed or ill.