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how many guppies can i put in a 36 gallon tank

That depends... if you plan on keeping the fry, it will only take 1 pregnant female from the store and you'll be overstocked in no time

If you'll be getting rid of the fry, you could probably have 15-20 adults in there.

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Get a pair & you'll have a tankfull of Guppy fry in a month's time.


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what if i get all males how many then...

If you got all male guppies, you could probably have 30 of the little beggers.
However, I know from experience that male guppies all alone with each other will often fight, which usually results in torn fins and wounds.
I personally believe males should be kept with females,
im sure a bunch of males going around get really loopy anyway in the head.

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You could always get 15 or so male and female guppies, and then a larger fish to eat the fry if you don't want babies.

ETA: If you go with the male/female combination, get 2 females for every 1 male so the females are picked on less by the males.


Last edited by cutiepatutie at 09-May-2005 18:05

Get a M/F mix, at least a ratio of 1M/2F, and some sort of gourami or an angel. They'll take care of the fry

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Angels and some gouramis would take your gups for a tasty snack. I have kept males in multiple numbers without females for a long time, and I have never ever experienced fighting, chasing or ripped fins. They are very friendly and love playing together. I would go with around 30 males, and maybe a pair of dwarf gouramis or something. I wouldn't pick an angel or blue gourami as they might munch up your guppies.

If you want male and female, you could get 3 male and 6 female. With a lace gourami or a pair of rams to keep the babes in control.

I think it would be a great idea to get a big fish as a centerpiece. Nothing huge, just bigger than guppies that will help with fry control.

labrakitty,
I have been keeping Guppies for almost 2 years now, and it has always been my experience that male guppies without females inevitably try to kill each other.
I have had too many male guppies almost die to attempt this. Any fish that has its number one drive being sexual activity will become stressed and angered without the access to a female- and also will try to engage in sexual activity with each other, usually resulting in more anger and ripped fins and wounds.
I would recommend a male female mix, with a larger fish to keep fry numbers down.


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i tried 20 all male guppies in my aquarium and they're doing fine. plus in my LFS they have kept 50 all male guppies for sale no sign of fight, and no ripped fins. i guess, if you keep them with that many they will not fight. and i love thier colors hanging up and down.