Questions about guppies

[neptuneviv]

Hi,

I'm still doing research on what I'd like to have in my tank, and I've gone through a few articles about guppies. While some people say that they're hardy fish, others say that they are easily very inbred and that it's common that they live only for a very short time (sometimes only a few days). Where's the truth in this? What shoud I look for before purchasing guppies?

I also read that having more than one males leads to fin-nipping. I've got bettas, including females together in a community tank, I know that fin damage is a natural part of their lives, but they're fish that are kind of born to bicker. As I'd rather only have male guppies in a community tank with platies and cories, I'm a bit worried by this info. What's your experience with this?

Thanks!

Viv

 

[pondfreak4365]

hi neptuneviv,
For birth control I have males in one tank, ladies in another...fry in both. I see a little chasing, but nothing serious or fatal. Good luck!