Teardrop Mosquitofish Temperament

[GoofyGarra]

I currently have 2 Teardrop Mosquitofish (gambusia sexratidata), that are taking up valuable room in my 5gallon tank. I want to move them into my community tank so i can use the 5gallon for other projects, but i do not know their temperament and dont want them hurting the other fish in my tank.

Any Ideas?

[Root]

I haven’t kept them with other fish, but in my experience they are pretty aggressive toward each other. They don’t seem to be nippy, but I watch the larger females constantly harass and chase the males and other smaller females around. Others may not have a problem and it could just be my batch 🤷‍♂️
 

Are yours that way toward each other?

Edited September 7 by Root

[GoofyGarra]

On 9/7/2023 at 11:59 AM, Root said:

Are yours that way toward each other?

i think i have both females, and normally they interact fine, but sometimes ive noticed one chasing the other around. It never seems to lead to any permanent damage though.

[Root]

Reading up on it it doesn’t appear to be uncommon for them to be kept in a community tank. You could always give it a try and keep an eye on them for a few days. 😊 

Edited September 7 by Root

[GoofyGarra]

On 9/7/2023 at 1:06 PM, Root said:

Reading up on it it doesn’t appear to be uncommon for them to be kept in a community tank. You could always give it a try and keep an eye on them for a few days. 😊 

i think before i risked them in the main tank id try just one platy with them in the 5gallon tank. Mostly im concerned about my crowntail betta, his fins might be tempting...