School of Guppies

reddhawkk · 08-03-2012, 11:04 PM

I started a 15 gallon container pond in my backyard several weeks ago. I have several types of hygro, ludwigia, anachris, java ferns, and sag planted in it with duckweed floating on top. It is under some small trees and tall plants outside with not a lot of direct sun except in the morning and then filtered sun and shade after. There is no filtration or powerheads. At first there was no mosquito larvae, which was surprising. However, a week ago they showed up en mass. To combat this I added six guppies. What surprised me was that after their initial crazed assault on the larvae they started swimming in a school, hunting the larvae. It reminded me of a pack of wolves. They did not school inside in their tank but they are doing it outside. Has anyone ever noticed this behavior? Just curious.

Diana · 08-04-2012, 12:24 AM

I have usually had Goldfish in my pond, and they do seem to hang together better outside compared to when I keep them inside. (They are inside for only a short time- they hit 3" long and out they go!)

seandelevan · 08-04-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by reddhawkk

I started a 15 gallon container pond in my backyard several weeks ago. I have several types of hygro, ludwigia, anachris, java ferns, and sag planted in it with duckweed floating on top. It is under some small trees and tall plants outside with not a lot of direct sun except in the morning and then filtered sun and shade after. There is no filtration or powerheads. At first there was no mosquito larvae, which was surprising. However, a week ago they showed up en mass. To combat this I added six guppies. What surprised me was that after their initial crazed assault on the larvae they started swimming in a school, hunting the larvae. It reminded me of a pack of wolves. They did not school inside in their tank but they are doing it outside. Has anyone ever noticed this behavior? Just curious.

LOL. maybe it's the same principle behind feral dogs and cats? They get into the wild and make packs. All about survival now, no more living the high life that comes with living in an aquarium!

Kehy · 08-06-2012, 09:58 PM

hahaha, sweet. Pics or it didn't happen!

reddhawkk · 08-07-2012, 06:23 PM

I hate to admit it but I am picture posting deficient

rocketdude1234 · 08-09-2012, 03:00 PM

I could probably post a picture or video of our unfiltered, unplanted kiddie pool full of fry that school like crazy, especially when I throw some mosquito larvae in.

08-03-2012, 11:04 PM	#1
reddhawkk Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Windsor Locks, CT Posts: 282	School of Guppies I started a 15 gallon container pond in my backyard several weeks ago. I have several types of hygro, ludwigia, anachris, java ferns, and sag planted in it with duckweed floating on top. It is under some small trees and tall plants outside with not a lot of direct sun except in the morning and then filtered sun and shade after. There is no filtration or powerheads. At first there was no mosquito larvae, which was surprising. However, a week ago they showed up en mass. To combat this I added six guppies. What surprised me was that after their initial crazed assault on the larvae they started swimming in a school, hunting the larvae. It reminded me of a pack of wolves. They did not school inside in their tank but they are doing it outside. Has anyone ever noticed this behavior? Just curious. __________________ RAOK Club #55

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Diana Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Contra Costa CA Posts: 5,012	I have usually had Goldfish in my pond, and they do seem to hang together better outside compared to when I keep them inside. (They are inside for only a short time- they hit 3" long and out they go!)

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Kehy Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ellensburg, WA Posts: 401	hahaha, sweet. Pics or it didn't happen!

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rocketdude1234 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 319	I could probably post a picture or video of our unfiltered, unplanted kiddie pool full of fry that school like crazy, especially when I throw some mosquito larvae in.