jbarr
Aquarium Advice Freak
I have 5 female guppies and 2 male (Split-tail, Endler-looking, you know the type?).
They are currently in a planted 20gal Long with 3 Corys, 1 Dwarf BN Pleco and 1 Bumblebee Catfish-- Microglanis iherengi if I'm not mistaken (~3" max)-- to keep the population down. You can see him in my gallery. I think I'll name him Asassin, or... The Candy Man, hahah...
I have had them for a few weeks. I've had casualties, which I believe are the work of PetSmart, but who knows. I've lost 2 males and 2 females I believe? Anyways, the females I have now are much healthier looking, solid looking caudal.
They have yet to drop fry.
I'm hoping my tank will provide enough cover. I have a lot of Stargrass, newly trimmed (3") Wisteria, Java Moss + big Fern(s) tied to driftwood, etc.
A few Qs:
- How's it looking? This is my first attempt w/ breeding Guppies
- If I were to remove any of the parents, which would be most effective; removing the male(s) of female(s)?
- Are Corys good tank-mates for breeding guppies? Will they eat fry?? I feel like they may possibly stress the guppies out, causing fry holding. Is that a possibility?
- Any tips?
TIA, PStalk about guppies!
EDIT: Here is a pic of my tank; any fry survival rate forecasts?
They are currently in a planted 20gal Long with 3 Corys, 1 Dwarf BN Pleco and 1 Bumblebee Catfish-- Microglanis iherengi if I'm not mistaken (~3" max)-- to keep the population down. You can see him in my gallery. I think I'll name him Asassin, or... The Candy Man, hahah...
I have had them for a few weeks. I've had casualties, which I believe are the work of PetSmart, but who knows. I've lost 2 males and 2 females I believe? Anyways, the females I have now are much healthier looking, solid looking caudal.
They have yet to drop fry.
I'm hoping my tank will provide enough cover. I have a lot of Stargrass, newly trimmed (3") Wisteria, Java Moss + big Fern(s) tied to driftwood, etc.
A few Qs:
- How's it looking? This is my first attempt w/ breeding Guppies
- If I were to remove any of the parents, which would be most effective; removing the male(s) of female(s)?
- Are Corys good tank-mates for breeding guppies? Will they eat fry?? I feel like they may possibly stress the guppies out, causing fry holding. Is that a possibility?
- Any tips?
TIA, PStalk about guppies!
EDIT: Here is a pic of my tank; any fry survival rate forecasts?