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	guppy dither fish for bettas?
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	my female betta tank needs some dithers, with some guppies get the job done? its a 20 gallon and i have 7-8 females in the tank
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	whats a diter fish? but why not some white, clouds that why u dont get so many diesases etc....
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
~jamie~ Big Fish Posts: 463 Kudos: 671 Votes: 65 Registered: 08-May-2004	From Freshaquarium.com.... “dither fish” Glossary From Shirlie Sharpe, Your Guide to Freshwater Aquariums. Definition: Fish placed in the same aquarium to reassure or soothe other fish. Usually used with a potential breeding pair to encourage them to spawn by giving them a sense of security. They may also serve as a "target" for the displacement of aggressive behavior between a potential breeding pair.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	If you have particularly agreessive female bettas, a dither fish will not really help IMO. A guppy would be bitten to bits in no time. You are best off either providing more cover/hiding places, or jarring the nasty girl/weakest girl until she behaves and has to come in abd reestablish pecking order. It should break the cycle, but long term, it'll depend on the fish. What other fish do you have in the tank? any bottom feeders? Maybe cories might be a good option, they are armour plated and rather zippy. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	well i solved the problem i got some of my other fish in there, and now everyone is happy i left he guppys alone in their tank, and moved several to this tank, now the 20 gallon is fully stocked lol
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
chelaine Big Fish Posts: 383 Kudos: 343 Votes: 78 Registered: 23-Jul-2005	can someone clarify what IMO means?? Chelle _______________________________________________ I love the fishes cuz they're SOOO delicious...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	In My Opinion For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
chelaine Big Fish Posts: 383 Kudos: 343 Votes: 78 Registered: 23-Jul-2005	thanks..... i knew it was something really obvious that i was just being really dumb about.. but everytime i saw it, it drove me nuts.. haha Thanks Chelle _______________________________________________ I love the fishes cuz they're SOOO delicious...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Guppy gurl Hobbyist Posts: 114 Kudos: 79 Votes: 15 Registered: 25-Aug-2004	yes, regular guppies will do (deltas) make sure they do not have long flowing fins like a fancy guppy.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Actually, I keep females bettas in with fancy male guppies and have no issues. shrugs ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47


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