Tank mate's

[Davy_Jones]

Just wondering, would guppies be good fish with tetra's?
And how hard are they to keep? Im may get some for a extra ten gallon I have.

 

[Davy_Jones]

Please, can some tell me?

 

[Gillie]

I can't really say, as I have never kept Guppies. From what I have seen they probably don't move fast enough to compete with tetras for food especially if they are of the fancy variety, the tetras will then of course nip and eat their fins.

 

[Jchillin]

I have kept guppies with black skirt tetras. Didn't have any issues regarding compatibility.

 

[Zagz]

I've kept guppies with all sorts of tetras, the only tetras that harrassed my guppies were the serpae tetras.

 

[Davy_Jones]

Yeah, They tend to be kinda aggressive. What kind did you have?

 

[flip_lx]

Guppies and most tetras go fine my list of mixed are Fancy guppies + : neon tetras, cardnials, skirted, blueberry and glowlite

 

[severum mama]

IME, some of the "nippier" species of tetras are bleeding hearts, red/blue columbian, serpae, red eye, and occasionally skirted (black or white skirt)- although JC's experience seems to be different there. Those are the species that I would avoid with guppies or bettas, due to the long flowing fins. Also, bettas and guppies should never be kept together, I know you didn't ask about that but I just wanted to throw it out there.

 

[Davy_Jones]

Thanks, what about mollies and tetras?

 

[rich311k]

Mollies and tetras should get along well.

 

[Davy_Jones]

Ok, what about tetras, mollies, platies, angels, and gouramis

 

[severum mama]

In a 10 gallon? Way too many fish. IMO even very small angels should not be housed in a 10 gallon.

 

[Davy_Jones]

No, the guppies where for the 10.