stargazer Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 one of my guppies has half of its tail missing, I suspect my angel fish did it am I right are there any other fish that might do this. I have clown loaches, platys, cory cats . Is there anything I can do for the guppy? he seems to be ok he swims well enough to get food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 The angel would be the prime suspect in this assault Some individuals are pretty laid back and wont worry other fish, but others, as they get bigger, look on their tankmates as a snack, and males guppys are just too tempting and slow. The guppys will survive a bit of fin nipping and it usually grows back to some extent, but for it's long term wellbeing it's probably best to seperate them. I would find a new home for one or the other. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 hi, as Ian says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 gee does that mean I have to get another bigger tank?! :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Not at all. You need at least TWO bigger tanks One for the angels and another for the guppy fry to grow out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Not at all. You need at least TWO bigger tanks One for the angels and another for the guppy fry to grow out. I like the way you think , just saw a 4ft set up for abt $250usd. my dream tank for abt $850usd. GF against 2 tanks my little girl loves the idea, as long as she gets th 30 gal in her room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Yup.. you need a nice new big tank for the angels and the clown loaches, the guppys and corys will be fine in the smaller tank for the little one You dont need the dream tank, a decent 4ft tank with a homebuilt stand and light hood is fine for your fish, and the angels and clowns are going to need it eventually anyway. I have been back into fish keeping for 2 years after 20 years without any, and have 5 tanks already :roll: Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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