Can I put fish in?

[Laird-and-Dad]

Ok. The tank is in my moms office, and she is really attached to the idea of guppies. And if they don't work out, I have a 30 gal that I can put them in, currently empty.

Thank you so much for your advice! I really appreciate it.

-Laird

 

[trennamw]

Guppies might survive but not thrive.

I have had Bettas be very, very active and fun to watch alone in a 3 or 5 gallon, once it had plenty of cover to make him feel safe. I'd consider some crypts on the bottom layer, a sword plant in the middle, and some floating pennywort above. I don't know a ton about plants but I've had those in with a betta in a low tech low light tank for awhile and all is well. He's always dashing around, playing by going over and under plants, and flaring at himself. The floating pennywort is also pretty on a desk.


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[Fishobsessed7]

Male guppies don't fight. They probably died for some other reason


Fishobsessed7

 

[seove]

Cycle it with a couple of Comets if it's not cycled. Then return them to the store.

 

[guppygourami]

Male guppies don't fight. They probably died for some other reason


Fishobsessed7

mine did, they chased each other around and their fins come off. I know others as well who have had this situation but some males are pretty timid


Namirah?Canadian, Eh??

 

[Fishobsessed7]

I've had lots of male only tanks as well as male and females and have never once seen any aggressive behavior. The closest I've seen is playing "tag"


Fishobsessed7