Mosquito Fish

[james4]

does anyone have a caresheet on these
seen some remind me of endlers on small would like some
are they rare?

 

[SamUK]

seen some remind me of endlers on small would like some

EDIT - google is your friend, embrace it.

http/www.fishpondinfo.com/mosq.htm

 

[james4]

are they ok
i think they will get eat by my other fish

 

[SamUK]

well as a general rule.


if you have a fish with a mouth big enough for them to fit in, theyll get eaten.*




*plecs not included

 

[james4]

i dont know i dont think so
flying fox
RTBS
ALBINO RAINBOW SHRIMP
TETRAS
GUPPYS

 

[SamUK]

depends how big they are when u get them and how big your tank is?


that link says there .5" - 2".

2" i dont think would be a problem as your tetras are obviously ok and there not that big.

.5" tho i think even the tetras would have a go lol.

RTBS will be your biggest problem as they get real mean when they get a bit older.

 

[james4]

k well ill see

 

[dwarfgourami]

I've never kept these, but I have heard that they can be really aggressive, so you might want to watch your guppies.

 

[nmonks]

There are two kinds, dwarf mosquitofish (Heterandria formosa) and regular Eastern or Western mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis/holbrooki. The dwarves are fine, in fact rather delicate, and need to be kept in a quiet tank, preferably on their own. The regular kind are very aggressive and hyperactive fish. That's why they're a pest where they have been introduced (ostensibly to combat Malaria).

Cheers,

Neale

I've never kept these, but I have heard that they can be really aggressive, so you might want to watch your guppies.

 

[diburning]

they will hybridize with your guppies so watch out if you are getting some.

 

[dwarfgourami]

There are two kinds, dwarf mosquitofish (Heterandria formosa) and regular Eastern or Western mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis/holbrooki. The dwarves are fine, in fact rather delicate, and need to be kept in a quiet tank, preferably on their own. The regular kind are very aggressive and hyperactive fish. That's why they're a pest where they have been introduced (ostensibly to combat Malaria).

Cheers,

Neale

I've never kept these, but I have heard that they can be really aggressive, so you might want to watch your guppies.

Oh, I just assumed that he was talking about gambusias. Suppose one shouldn't jump to conclusions.

 

[nmonks]

The two Gambusia certainly will. It's doubtful they're really distinct species in any meaningful sense. But I'd be surprised if the Heterandria would last five minutes in a tank of Gambusia, let alone hybridise! Dwarf mosquitofish are really peaceful, delicate fish and will be absolutely hammered by "regular" mosquitofish.

Cheers,

Neale

they will hybridize with your guppies so watch out if you are getting some.