Neon Tetras With Guppy Fry Question

[PrairieSunflower]

I am brand new to having neon tetras so I've not had experience with this. I usually let my guppy fry out of the mesh box around 2 weeks (more size time than time period). I am sure my guppies won't eat them at this point.... but are they safe with my neon tetras?

 

[creeker]

I would give the fry a little more time in the net. I could see the Neons eating them.

 

[PrairieSunflower]

I would give the fry a little more time in the net. I could see the Neons eating them.

Ok thanks... maybe I will consider sticking them in my male guppy tank for a few weeks instead... they are a big bunch of softies.

 

[Ranchu]

Yes.. Neon tetras eat guppy fries.. I have experienced this first hand.

I agree that two week old fries are still vulnerable.

 

[PrairieSunflower]

What size would be best to set them free in my tank with the the neons? Should they be maybe close to the same length as the tetras?

 

[PrairieSunflower]

My babies in question are now swimming nicely with my tetra.... and the other day my guppy gave birth to LOADS of babies and I rescued a bunch to the breeder net and gave up and left the rest to swim in the tank... the tetra haven't even so much as chased them... so, I am thinking they will be safe in the future... from tetra at least... very big sister guppy has munched on a few though.