diff --git a/src/config.rs b/src/config.rs
index c8da7f5..cb3912c 100644
--- a/src/config.rs
+++ b/src/config.rs
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ pub struct ModelConfig {
 impl Default for ModelConfig {
     fn default() -> Self {
         Self {
-            num_boids: 300,
+            num_boids: 250,
             x_bound: 0.75,
             y_bound: 0.75,
             max_velocity: 250.0,