Do Tetras kill guppies?

Do Tetras kill guppies?

Guppies have flowing fins and thats a HUGE no-no with u black sirt tetras. They will kill anythng if they feel stressed or overwhelmed.

Can Tetra live with guppies?

Guppies generally get along with other small schooling fish. For example, many tetras make great companions for guppies. The neon tetra, a small colorful fish, makes a great tankmate. Minnows and rasboras also get along just fine with guppies.

Can Tetras eat guppies?

Will Tetras Eat Guppy Fry? If you want to breed small guppies, then fry consumption can become a problem. Of course, it can occur even with their species, as adult guppies often consume their fry. Tetras can also pose that problem, but it can, luckily, be resolved in many different ways.

Does neon tetra disease affect guppies?

Yes, although somewhat rare, guppies can indeed also contract neon tetra disease. Keep in mind that there is no cure for this disease, and mostly all that are found to have it need to be euthanized, as they will just suffer until they die, and most likely infect other fish too.

Why are my neon tetras chasing each other?

Tetras chase each other for showing dominance, mating, lack of space due to overcrowding or small tank, defining territory, or eating food. Adding hiding spots, tank dividers, decorations to define territory, and supply of adequate food are some of the ways to stop tetras from chasing each other.

How many neon tetras should be kept together?

Neons should be kept in a group of at least six. Any less than this and they might start getting nervous and aggressive with each other. Keep in mind, this is an absolute minimum.

How often do you feed neon tetras?

In terms of how often to feed them, as young adults you should aim to feed them twice a day as much as they can eat in 3 minutes. As they mature you can reduce this to once a day and still follow the three-minute feeding guidance.