what do you think is the best schooling fish

I'm fond of Harlequin rasboras. Nice, bright, shiny, and even tempered.

I personally dislike zebra danios... they zip around the tank like hyperactive fish on crack. Not relaxing or enjoyable for me or the other fish in the tank.
 
the most imressive display of schooling I saw was in a tank with 100 pygmy cories.


they would swim in tight schools.


or a tight school of herring(herring ball up)
 
I bet a large school of giant danios would be impressive. I have three, and they are always together and moving, but if I had a tank large enough for a few dozen, it would be something to keep your eyes busy!
 
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