Fancy Guppies - Aquarium Advice

Mike45 · 01-02-2004, 10:21 PM

Just how long will a male Fancy tail get. The one we have his tail is longer than his body and if he stops swimming for what ever reason he sinks tail first. Right now he is about 2 1/2 inches long. 1 1/2 is tail and he is a Redtail variety.

fish_doc · 01-02-2004, 10:38 PM

It all depends on the breeding of the fish. Some have short while others have long. It sounds like yours is a very long. It sounds like it is about as long as it will get at this point though.

Guppyman · 01-02-2004, 11:09 PM

Hi,

If you have a strain of what are commonly referred to as "American Reds" you will wind up with males that when they are fully mature, swim in a "standing" position. Their tails get so large that their bodies cannot support the weight of the tail. They are useless as breeders unless bred at an early age as it is impossible for them to catch the female and "assume the position" required for mating once their tail is that long. - Guppyman

Sati · 01-03-2004, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guppyman

it is impossible for them to catch the female and "assume the position" required for mating once their tail is that long. - Guppyman

I'm so juvenile. I think this is hysterical

myriam · 01-03-2004, 05:27 PM

Fret not, I'm definitely immature 'coz I was laughing at that line, too!

PlatyLady · 01-04-2004, 03:53 PM

Ditto for me...

Mike45 · 01-04-2004, 08:46 PM

We liked that line to but now need to buy a newer younger "stud"

Thanks for the info "Doc". We suspected that was the case but held out hope the "old man "would at least remember the position and prevail, as we old men always hope to do.

William · 01-04-2004, 09:21 PM

Things always get limp and saggy when a guy gets to old.

stoneydee · 01-04-2004, 09:27 PM

LMAO - you all are too much. . . just what I needed. Thanks.

general tzao · 01-06-2004, 01:28 AM

two words... AQUA VIAGRA

01-02-2004, 10:21 PM	#1
Mike45 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego Calif. Posts: 6	Fancy Guppies Just how long will a male Fancy tail get. The one we have his tail is longer than his body and if he stops swimming for what ever reason he sinks tail first. Right now he is about 2 1/2 inches long. 1 1/2 is tail and he is a Redtail variety.

01-02-2004, 10:38 PM	#2
fish_doc Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 260	It all depends on the breeding of the fish. Some have short while others have long. It sounds like yours is a very long. It sounds like it is about as long as it will get at this point though. __________________ Dave http://www.aworldoffish.com 1-60gal hex 2-55gal 3-30gal 5-20gal 5-10gal 2-1gal

01-02-2004, 11:09 PM	#3
Guppyman Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Laurel Lake, NJ - USA Posts: 477 Images: 40	Fancy Guppy Hi, If you have a strain of what are commonly referred to as "American Reds" you will wind up with males that when they are fully mature, swim in a "standing" position. Their tails get so large that their bodies cannot support the weight of the tail. They are useless as breeders unless bred at an early age as it is impossible for them to catch the female and "assume the position" required for mating once their tail is that long. - Guppyman __________________ I currently keep around 75 species of Corydoradine catfish. You may view my current list, here.

01-04-2004, 03:53 PM	#6
PlatyLady Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 399 Images: 25	Ditto for me... __________________ 28 gallon bowfront: 2 platys

01-04-2004, 09:21 PM	#8
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	Things always get limp and saggy when a guy gets to old. __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

01-03-2004, 05:27 PM	#5
myriam Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 500 Images: 6	Fret not, I'm definitely immature 'coz I was laughing at that line, too!

01-04-2004, 08:46 PM	#7
Mike45 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego Calif. Posts: 6	We liked that line to but now need to buy a newer younger "stud" Thanks for the info "Doc". We suspected that was the case but held out hope the "old man "would at least remember the position and prevail, as we old men always hope to do.

01-04-2004, 09:27 PM	#9
stoneydee Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 220	LMAO - you all are too much. . . just what I needed. Thanks. __________________ "Well behaved women seldom make history." Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

01-06-2004, 01:28 AM	#10
general tzao Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Manalapan NJ Posts: 24 Images: 8	two words... AQUA VIAGRA

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