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how many males guppies could i put in a 2 1/2 gallon with heater and sponge filter?
i was thinking 2 or 3 maybe just two to be safe.
my mom wants a small fish tank for her work desk and likes guppies so i was gonna give her my 2 1/2


its me sk8freak20...i need to get premie so i can change my name back

1-2

but a betta for something is better for that tank.

either 1 male betta, or 2 female bettas. The females may not have the long flowing tales, but are just as nice to watch


Fish tanks are an expensive addiction

either 1 male betta, or 2 female bettas. The females may not have the long flowing tales, but are just as nice to watch

This is one FP habit that really bothers me. The person asked about guppies. Now, why are you talking about bettas?
I really think we have to work on this together. The other day, I saw a post about blue rams, and someone started talking to them about caring for loaches. We have to learn how to answer people's questions and not make up new stocking lists that have nothing to do with what that person wants.

Now, in order not to be a hipicrit, I will answer the origional question:
Guppys are ok, but not the best choice. As previously mentioned, bettas are better. However, you should get whichever you want. I do suggest, though, that you buy feeders instead of the fancy ones. They're much smaller, so they will live happier in a 2.5. Plus, someone is going to buy the fancy ones eventually. The feeders would much rather an overstocked tank than an oscar. And, they will color up if you take good care of them. (see the endlers post)

Last edited by djtj at 30-Sep-2005 17:06

[link=sk8 take a look at kitten's thread on small tank stocking, I think it will be of help to you]http://fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/55574.html" style="COLOR: #FF1493[/link] what happened to the 5 or 10 gallon?

"I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle

This is one FP habit that really bothers me. The person asked about guppies. Now, why are you talking about bettas?

because, here as the last sentance says:

my mom wants a small fish tank for her work desk and likes guppies so i was gonna give her my 2 1/2

Looks like they want small fish and that she likes guppies. Nothing at all said Guppy question only and so I made the suggetion because I know how puzzling and curious bettas are. so if I read that wrong, please tell me the rules on how to read




but sk8, sorry bout that mess with my suggetions, but either options are all up to her, just make sure she enjoys what she gets.

Last edited by monkeyboy at 30-Sep-2005 19:34

Fish tanks are an expensive addiction

I'm sorry, I over reachted a bit. It's just that I've seen alot of stuff like what I was talking about lately. Somebody starts a thread about what aftrican chichlids he can have in a 30 gallon and somebody starts suggesting tetras and plecos.

I'd say 2 or 3 guppys would be fine, if ALL MALE, NO FEMALES.
And be sure not to overfeed, a tiny pinch per day.


The Amazon Nut...

I have two males in one right now.

It is fine keep up your tank cleaning, once a week is NEEDED.


Hope you have fun with your guppies.


Angel Eel

ay djtj, no problems. but i have seen what you ment, thats why i make sure to advise on what they want best i can.

Fish tanks are an expensive addiction

I get djtj's point though some people on here who will remain nameless recommend bettas, barbs , or cories irrelevant of the subject and it is a bit tiresome, Im huge on rainbowfish, but Ive only recommended them once when someone wanted a medium size peaceful midwater fish- logic that is! Its probably a good idea to try and recommend fish that suit peoples needs and preferences rather than just pushing our favourite fish species on them.

Some people find bettas a bit like beginner fish unless you start looking at the larger species away from dwarf gouramies and fighting fish, most aquarium barbs can be a bit samey unless youre getting into the more unusual shaped , like denisonis and larger species away from the usual tiger barbs, and cories are a matter for personal taste as some people find them a bit ugly, personally I like them, but not everyone does.The betta arguement was valid in this case as they are suitable for small aquaria , but if its guppies they want its guppies we should help them with. Im not knocking people for their personal preferences , but it takes all kinds. I keep over 30 species of fish, id be bored witless with just one or two.

Point being that for any given size of tank a person has there must be a dozen to perhaps several hundred species we could recommend, and though obviously we must conscientiously limit our recommendations to easy to keep fish for beginnners, it would be a shame if everyone came away from this site thinking that we only recommend fighting fish, a few cories, and barbs.Weve all been watching it happen, day after day, for months.

And yes djtj does dive in on occasion, and frankly , I love watching it!

Last edited by longhairedgit at 03-Oct-2005 04:02

I wouldn't have a problem with two females and a male, as they tend to eat their own young anyway.

I'd go with show type fish, they are smaller built IME.


What about Endlers? Far better zippy and rarer and mighty colourful


Leave the bettas for the betta lovers We'll have em all!

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