Are Endler's Fin Nippers? |
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 Jun 22 2008, 06:16 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 30-June 07 Member No.: 33342  |
Hi, just purchased some Endler's Livebearers for a tank which also has some red tailed guppies in. I've noticed one of the Endlers chasing one of the guppies and it looks as if he's trying to bite its tail. None of the other tetras ever chase/nip the guppies, do you think the Endlers could be a problem or do you think they'll stop doing it soon?
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Jun 23 2008, 05:29 AM
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Fish Fanatic  Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 5-November 06 Member No.: 26298 |
The problem with mixing Endler's with domesticated guppies (aside from crossbreeding) is that the Endler's are almost certainly more vigorous since they haven't been inbred for many, many generations to isolate color and fin characteristics. Consequently, they will outcompete the guppies for food and females.
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