Guppy

[skimpy]

I have one lonely guppy who seems to be very shy. When you approach the tank he will often shoot off and hide.

I am getting 5 more guppies tomorrow as my tank has been stable for a week.

What can I expect, will Flickers behaviour change with tank mates to play with, how do the guppies interact with each other, is there any behaviour that i should watch out for. Is it a problem that they will all be males?

Any advice most welcome. Thanks

 

[Robert]

you probably will have some fights because the are all males, i suggest you get one more male and 6 females to split between them, but if that is to much for your tank, you can get three females for your current male

 

[Robert]

what size tank do you have??

 

[skimpy]

My tank size is 70 litre (18 gallons)

 

[Brattina88]

I'd suggest getting some females. You'll really see him come out and be less shy then.

 

[Phantom Thief]

lol.

IME, male guppies get VERY excited and active when the females come

P.T.

 

[skimpy]

I wanted to get all male because i am so new that breeding scares me a little. However I do not want to have fish that do not work out if I can help it.

What do you guys think of the ratio of 3 male guppies and 3 female, would this work out allright or do you always need 2 females to 1 male.

I really want to do the right thing. I am so excited knowing I can have some more fish tomorrow, but I am also confused!

 

[Paul Gale]

Hi .. I went for 2 males and four females .. thay have also been very active .. this evening I've just found out what they have been upto !!!

 

[Robert]

I think about a ratio of 2 or 3 females to one male should do well. I'm with you, I'm actually getting some guppies tomorrow too.

 

[skimpy]

Thanks guys, i'll let you know how I get on

Robert good luck with your guppies tomorrow

 

[Robert]

You too!!!! B)