#Guppies and telescope goldfish how to#
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#Guppies and telescope goldfish how to#

Occasionally, it happens that a goldfish figures out how to catch the guppies, and when that happens all the guppies may disappear over a period of time. Again, this is generally more common with the less physically impaired fish.įinally, to ensure higher survival rates for the fry, providing more hiding places is a good idea. It can (and does) happen that the guppies continue to populate because the goldfish are too lazy to do anything about it, meaning you must periodically thin out the guppies yourself to avoid overpopulation. More physically impaired fish such as veiltails, black moors/celestial eyes, jikin often do not bother the guppies or fry as they are too slow to catch them.įull grown adult fancies are often (depending on the breed and physical traits) less active than slim-bodied fish. This works to the guppy advantage. Guppies may be small, but they are quick. Many Fancy Goldfish Work Well Image Credit: cherukuri rohith, Shutterstock Not all goldfish get large either. And sometimes the goldfish only snag one or two now and then, which can help to control their population somewhat. Which brings me to my next point:Ģ. In some cases, large fancy goldfish that are faster moving such as fantails, orandas, and ranchus may also eat the adult guppies if they are faster swimmers. But not always. With that said, sometimes the adult guppies will still survive with them and it’s just the fry that get eaten.

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These can include fish such as comets, shubunkins and commons. Again, I’m talking about BIG, full grown fish here.

Large goldfish may pretty much inhale guppies. So, younger or smaller goldfish (of any variety) are much less likely to be able to eat your guppies just because they are too big for them to eat. Slim-bodied fish that are smaller (under 4″) generally cohabitate nicely with many other kinds of freshwater fish. It is true that large, fast goldfish with big mouths may make short work of all guppies.

So, that means the better the chance that mouth will fit around your little guppy friend. Let’s face it: the bigger the fish, the bigger the mouth. Smaller Goldfish Work Well Image Credit: Koifish, Shutterstock The Best Kinds of Goldfish to Keep with Guppiesĭoes it always work? Probably not. But it often does, and there are many fishkeepers who mix these two species successfully long-term. Guppies are pros at populating (under the right conditions). They are live-bearing fish, meaning they don’t lay eggs – but baby fish that instantly swim after birth. While static eggs of other fish may be eaten, baby guppies are fast and great at hiding. The more protection they have in the tank (such as from live plants like hornwort) the better the chance of survival.

Good news: Guppies have been used as a form of natural mosquito control for thousands of years – thereby helping control the spread of malaria ( source)! They consume the larvae as a food source. Mosquito control Image Credit: Michelle_Raponi, Pixabayįor the indoor tank this might not be much of a benefit, but if you have something like an outdoor patio pond, mosquitoes can be attracted to the water. Guppies are typically non-aggressive fish that do well in community tanks. Most of the aggressive behavior you may see comes during mating time between male and female guppies. They tend to leave goldfish alone.Ĥ. The movements of the fast, small schooling fish compliments the slow, graceful swimming patterns of the goldfish. And it breaks things up. Guppies come in literally a rainbow of colors, so you’re sure to find just what you like.ĭid you know guppies actually eat some biofilms (like the gunk that cakes on the outside of filters and tubing)? Some people report they can help consume certain kinds of algae as well. I bet you’ll agree with me when I say that the mix of smaller fish with larger goldfish is pretty classy. And if you go for the more exquisite fancy guppies, it can look downright awesome! Tank Aesthetic Image Credit: Zucky123, Pixabay

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