Guppy attacking platy

[Dc5191]

Can anyone help, why is my guppy attacking my Platy? The tails has bite marks out of it.

 

[Brendanpat]

Your tank is too small for them . The fish are probably stressed out . Sorry but you need a bigger tank with hiding places ,or return them for a more suitable fish

 

[Dc5191]

Thank you

 

[Dc5191]

Would I be able to return tank to the shop or not?

 

[Brendanpat]

Would I be able to return tank to the shop or not?

Not sure if they would take it . You could ask ,but it would be a great wee tank to keep as a spare tank for quarantine or hospital tank or for fry if you are keeping guppies ..

 

[Dc5191]

thank you so much!! I have learnt lots in the past few days and the most important thing I have learnt is NEVER BELIEVE OR LISTEN TO WHAT THE PET STORE SAYS!!!

 

[Brendanpat]

thank you so much!! I have learnt lots in the past few days and the most important thing I have learnt is NEVER BELIEVE OR LISTEN TO WHAT THE PET STORE SAYS!!!

Exactly. I'm still learning too .In the beginning I just thought I could buy some fish and a tank and put them in water and give them flakes and theyd be happy .How boring would that be .. .But dont let it put you off . Loads of people here to help and advise

 

[Dc5191]

I had tonnes of goldfish when I was younger and stupidly I thought it would be as simple with tropical fish as it is goldfish but I am mistaken! I have went into fish keeping blind and I really shouldn’t have!!! I’m so thankful for having people like youse to help me out!!

 

[Essjay]

No-one on here will blame you - we've all been there at some point. But we do let members know when something needs attention as we want the best for fish, whoever owns them

 

[Brendanpat]

Yes alot more to keeping tropical fish but the range of different species and things you can do is far more interesting and enjoyable I think ..

 

[Dc5191]

I’m so grateful, thank you!!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

thank you so much!! I have learnt lots in the past few days and the most important thing I have learnt is NEVER BELIEVE OR LISTEN TO WHAT THE PET STORE SAYS!!!

I’m sorry this has happened to you... most LFS’s just sell you fish to make money, not caring about their well being.

I hope this doesn’t ruin your view of fish keeping and I hope you stick with it.