Do Guppies Jump?

[K.J.]

Long story short, the cheap-**** open bottomed metal stand I have has crossbars so I have to put the filter on the side that a lid doesn't usually fit on (like you know, they have a cutout on the left for a filter, well, my filter only goes on the right) so I can't have a proper lid. Are guppies big jumpers? Also, if I have 3 guppies (2f. 1m.) in the tank, is there any catfish (besides cories) or other fish I can get? It's a 10 USG/37 litre.

 

[theotheragentm]

All fish can jump. Guppies seem less likely to jump. Oto catfish are good catfish to keep. I would get a minimum of five of these guys though. Expect to feed them and not have them survive on just algae.

 

[K.J.]

Otos are good. But I heard they need mature/understocked tanks. So would it be okay to have it without a lid, then?

 

[meshe1969]

Lost two guppies (on two separate occasions ) when I placed them in a bowl while cleaning out the tank.

 

[K.J.]

What do you suggest I do, then..?

 

[meshe1969]

What do you suggest I do, then..?

What sort of lid is it?
Can you just turn it "upside" down so the left hand corner cutout is on the right side?

 

[K.J.]

It's one with a light. The typical hood.

 

[meshe1969]

It's one with a light. The typical hood.

What is it made of? Sorry!, we don't always have the same stuff as you guys here in OZ! (like the python cleaning thing that looks really good! )

 

[K.J.]

Basically like that, with a light. I can't really explain it but it's got a premade cutout in the back where the filter would go.

 

[theotheragentm]

There's not much you can do with a filter on the side unless you custom make one. Even glass lids don't allow enough room. I say just hope for the best. Otos are actually pretty tough fish. It's the conditions they're shipped in and kept in in fish stores that weaken them. If you have a local fish store that has good stock, you might want to try them out. Otos should have a slightly fat belly. They shouldn't be skinny.

 

[meshe1969]

Could you use a soldering iron to melt a gap in the lid?

 

[KingofthePisces]

guppies only jump if they feel clostrophobic eg: in a breeding net or container