How many could I get in total?

 

I suggest to start out with an odd number 5,7,9,11, ect. Keep in mind though, if you get female and male guppies. They will breed like crazy. Before you know it you will have as much as you want. So stick with a low number of your favorite guppie. It will save you Money.

 

I was thinking to only getting male guppies.. so could I start with a male blonde, and a male tequila guppy.. would that work? Do male guppies fight a lot?

 

If you are going with all males. With your Setup I would recommend 7-9 guppies. it will give your tank a good Balance.

 

Could I get all females? I know I run the risk of a female already being pregnant, but my petstore will take them if it's just one batch of them. I just don't want fry every 2 weeks. Are females just as colorful?

 

Females can have some Color on their caudal (tail fin). However; it is the male guppie who have to most Color. It is for attracting female guppies to mate.

 

I think the overbred thing depends on where you're getting the guppies from. If you know the breeder then they usually work on stabilizing lines after they get the color they want. My LFS has some snakeskin guppies which look really nice but the store is terrible so I'd probably just look at them in store and buy from a reputable dealer.

 

What are the chances males will fight to kill? I love the coloration of males. So are you suggesting I just put 6 males guppies in the tank at the same time.. not get 2, wait a week, and get 2 more?

 

How many male guppies could I keep in a ten gallon? Would 8 be a solid number?

 

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yes, you can put 8 male guppies at once in a 10 gallons if it is cycled. Keep an eye on ammonia and do water changes if needed. They do not fight that would cause harm. If the supplier is good they will be fine if you get some bad genetics then well...

 

You can easily add 8 male guppies. I'd go even further and add about 5-6 habrosus cories for the bottom. A little overstocked, but possible with good maintenance.

Another option would be male endler guppies, instead of the fancy guppies and you could support a dozen of them, as well as the cories.

 

I don't think the Corys would be a good idea. I think I will go with the safe choice and start with 3 female guppies. Could I get 3 female fancy guppies? Are fancy guppies prone to any serious issue?

 

Could I get an assortment of mollies, guppies and platys? Like a male guppie, 2 female mollies, and a platy? I know mollies like brackish (saltier) water, but do they require it?

 

I am going back and forth right now. Should I take the leap and get 6 male guppies? What would you guys do? I'm looking for a successful very active, stand out aquarium.. I am hoping to get whatever fish I'm getting by tomorrow! So I need to make up my mind

 

Will 2 blonde delta males, 2 tequila sunrise males, and 2 turquoise male guppies work? Could I get them tomorrow? I will see if they are all equals... if one guppy in particular is getting bullied, and I will return that guppy, but should I try 6 guppies tomorrow?

 

Hmm here has been my experience with these fish:

Group of platies + smaller endler guppies = fine
Group of platies + 2 mollies = the platies killed them in 24h
Group of fancy guppies + 2 platies = they chased them relentlessly so I removed them

They can be mixed fine if you balance them correctly. Typically you need at least two females per male. If you get only one gender they won't fight.

Good luck

 

I got 5 male guppies today, and all is well!! Thanks for the help. Do you know how to lower alkalinity in water? I tested my water and it is kina high. Also is 78 too hot for guppies?

 

I didn’t know they would kill Molly fish


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