KittenFishMom Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Can I put a female American flagfish in with some small neon tetras? My betta was chasing my flagfish, so I moved her to the guppy community tank. Then the betta got bored so rearranged the betta tank and I moved some guppy fry to the betta tank, because the fry are much faster than the betta. The fry and betta seems happy together. Now I am no longer seeing any new fry in the guppy tank, and I think the flagfish is behind this. The guppy tank is full of pregnant females that look like they will explode. I can not tell if they are postponing giving birth, or some are giving birth and the flagfish is gobbling them. I don't need a lot of guppy fry, but a few are fun to see and watch. My new 10 gallon tank has cycled with 4 medium sponge filters and I moved the 12 little tetras there yesterday. Water tested all zeros today after feeding them last night. Can I move the female flagfish in with the tetras? The flagfish is not full grown, and I am feeding the tank lightly to protect the cycle. What go you Nerms think? Will the tetras be safe? Will the cycle be safe? All thoughts are very welcome ! (I love this friendly, supportive, knowledgeable forum, where I can ask dumb questions and get kind responses) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 @Fish Folkkeeps flag fish maybe he can chime in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) In pupfish, with Jordanella Floridae, Females are nicer than males. Might work. Females have a black spot on the back of their dorsal fin. The male eventually bullied my Rainbow Shiners… so “he got to go!” Edited February 19, 2022 by Fish Folk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenFishMom Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 She has that female spot, so I will give it a try. Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenFishMom Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Flagfish is in with the neon tetras, and all is going smoothly so for. I tell you, it is an adventure trying to net a fish in a tall hex tank. Seemed like I was always sliding over a seam when I wanted the glass to be straight. I probably had a net that was too wide for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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