Cherry Barbs And Guppies?

[happydudeuk]

hello people,

ive just bought 5 cherry barbs a week ago which have settled in nicely, just wondering would it be ok to add guppies in the same tank?

thanx

 

[Harlequins]

Hi and welcome

What size tank have you got and is it cycled?

 

[happydudeuk]

its a 54L tank and yes its just finished cycling, atm ive got 10 neon tetra's and 5 cherry barbs

 

[Bebobb]

I would say no as the neon tetra would nip the guppies tails.

 

[happydudeuk]

right ok thanx

 

[Harlequins]

well based on what you have in there for nearly a 12 gal tank,at a inch per fish i would say you're at your limit if not over,i'm sure others can help more if i am wrong

10 neon tetras 1.5" each =15 inches
5 cherry barbs 2" each = 10 inches

 

[KingOfTheSea]

I would say no as the neon tetra would nip the guppies tails.

I had about 50 guppies (wouldn't stop breeding) in with my school of neons and never did one of them nip a guppy. I have never herd of neons nipping either. Also I had 2 cherry barbs which were fine with the guppies also.

Also the inch per gallon rule is a silly rule to begin with.

 

[craig855s]

I'd try neons with guppies in my tank..But u shouldnt as ur tank is tiny..Maybe upgrade ur tank size then add other fish but really with ur tank i assume u have a small HOB filter (fluval 1+ or similar?) and no real space so ur very restriced with what u can have

 

[cowboy507]

I have 3 adult guppies and 3 babys, 9 neons, and 2 cory cats in a 10 gal.
This is slightly overstocked, but if you are willing and able to do the proper care then the rule can generally be raised to 1.5-2 inch of fish per gal.
I havent had a problem with my guppies and neons, just keep the neons in groups, this will keep nipping down.

 

[Floyds mum]

Ive always been told that for every litre its 0.5" tropical fish but hey