Can guppies go with denison barbs?

[The_Desacrator]

I have 8 denison barbs in a 60g. Everyone is happy but my mom is pushing me to add some guppies so I can here to ask how many I could have. Ideally alot because they look good in schools

[DutchMuch]

... no....

[The_Desacrator]

Why not?

[kashif314]

Yes same question. Why not?

[Ashenwelt]

I have a similar question. I have had them recommended with tetras was smaller than a fancy guppy.

[The_Desacrator]

Anyone got experience with this?

[kashif314]

I believe the guy who said no is not going to reply. I don't have any experience but what I read is they are compatible with small fish like neons and cardinals so I say they will he fine with guppies too.

[The_Desacrator]

Awesome ty

[Tyrsdottir]

My guess as to why someone would say No would be if Barbs are nippy, they would go after those flowing tails.
I have never had Barbs, but I thought I read that they can be nippy. So this is just a guess.

[kashif314]

Originally Posted by Tyrsdottir

My guess as to why someone would say No would be if Barbs are nippy, they would go after those flowing tails.
I have never had Barbs, but I thought I read that they can be nippy. So this is just a guess.

This is actually different fish. Not nippy and very peaceful. Also called roseline shark.

[Brookster123]

If anything they're much faster and more agile than goofy, slow guppies. Feedings may be tricky so everyone gets food. Set up a smaller guppy tank??

[TMaier]

I have had Denison and tetras in the same tank. The Denison are not nippy with other species that I have seen. But they can outcompete for food.

[Tyrsdottir]

I see. Thanks!