Will They Eat Betta Fry?

[fishmad135]

Hi, so i have a few neon tetra, balck neon tetra, rummy nose tetra and 2 honey gourami. Im getting 1 male guppy and 2 female guppy tomorow and was wondering will my tetra eat my guppies fry?? Because i dont want my tank over run with guppy, im gonna put 1 or 2 fry in a rearing tank if i want to keep some but other than that i dont want any babies...

thanks, I

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[M.R Otter]

I'de say yes...... but maybe not the neons as they tend to be tooo peaceful, but they may nip at them. if you want something that could eat those frys, then an Angelfish would do the trick. Angelfishes are known to be silent and quiet while sneaking upon prey, when the Angelfish get's close to it's prey it snatches it!! but your tank would not be able to hold Angel fishes, coz neon tetras are the known to be prey for sooo many predators (encluding the Angel fish). try taking out those frys and use as feedres when they grow or (gulp) feed the to a dragon fly nymph or give to an LFS.