A Fish I Was Not Expecting

[NeonNeptune]

Definitely a male molly.

 

[mhancock]

Definitely a male molly.

I doubt it - she's pregnant

 

[dh058977]

Definitely a male molly.

Or not! . . . .

 

[NeonNeptune]

Definitely a male molly.

Or not! . . . .

I meant to say guppy lol

 

[dh058977]

Definitely a male molly.

Or not! . . . .

I meant to say guppy lol

Of course you did! lol

 

[mhancock]

Here she is now, been quite big for a while now so hopefully fry coming!




http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfpBY30xF_w&feature=youtu.be

 

[tomtomtom1230]

Here's a newer pic, I think female guppy?

I've put her into the tank with no males to harass her and no angels which may eat her.

If I wanted to have more guppies, would it be OK to put a male in that tank as well, and if so how long for and how long should I wait until doing it? Am guessing the fry is 2 weeks old so too young now?

Thanks,



Mark

Ideally, wait until she's a few months old. Again, ideally, you'll want a ratio of 2 females per male. Just to make sure harassment is not an issue.

 

[mhancock]

Here's a newer pic, I think female guppy?

I've put her into the tank with no males to harass her and no angels which may eat her.

If I wanted to have more guppies, would it be OK to put a male in that tank as well, and if so how long for and how long should I wait until doing it? Am guessing the fry is 2 weeks old so too young now?

Thanks,



Mark

Ideally, wait until she's a few months old. Again, ideally, you'll want a ratio of 2 females per male. Just to make sure harassment is not an issue.

It was in February that I got her so she should be old enough now. I never intended to have a pair of guppies because of the harassment potential that you mentioned, but they seem very peaceful in the tank.

Edit: PS click on the youtube link to see the her today (20 May):
http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfpBY30xF_w&feature=youtu.be

 

[tomtomtom1230]

Sounds good, didn't realise how long ago you got her She looks very healthy

 

[mhancock]

Sounds good, didn't realise how long ago you got her She looks very healthy

Thank you