A close cousin of the Neon Tetra, the Cardinal Tetra is a small, colorful species made popular for their lively nature and interesting schooling habits. Although small and seemingly fragile, Cardinal Tetras are actually simple to care for and easy to feed although they do best on a mixture of high quality flakes and freeze dried Blood Worms. Large schools are awesome to watch, especially when combined with Guppies! If you do, make sure to remove the fry early or provide a lot of live plants as cover.
Otocinclus Catfish commonly known at Oto Catfish are one of the most beloved species in freshwater fish-keeping. Mild tempered and relatively shy, Oto Catfish love habitats with tons of live plants and driftwood to use as hiding places. Like Cories, Oto Cats prefer to be kept in small groups — 3 or 4 individuals seems to be the magic number.
Besides their docile nature, many aquarists love Otocinclus Catfish for their insatiable appetite for algae. Although small, a group of Otos can clean out a tank full of algae in only a few days. Compared to other species on this list, Oto Catfish can be a little more sensitive to sub-par water conditions.
I recommend letting your tank mature for a few months before adding these delicate catfish. This unique, eel-like species is one of the most interest freshwater fish out there. Despite their unique look, Kuhli Loaches are actually very peaceful and get along with tons of other freshwater species especially Guppies! Like a few other species on our list, Kuhli Loaches prefer to be kept in small groups of individuals.
That said, they remain pretty small at just inches, so maintaining a group is possible in tanks as small as 20 gallons. The optimal habitat for the Kuhli Loach contains lots of live plants, driftwood, and a sand substrate pool filter sand works well. Like Cory Catfish, rough or rocky substrates can damage the fins and stomach of the delicate Kuhli Loach. As these fish adjust to your tank, they will be more comfortable feeding and socializing during daylight hours.
Who said that all of the Guppy tank mates on our list have to be fish? As one of the most popular freshwater aquarium snails, Nerites are prized for their docile nature and incredible algae-eating capabilities. Overall, Nerite Snails are a great, low-cost option for aquarists looking to put together a clean up crew.
Looking to venture past fish? If so, I would definitely recommend considering Red Cherry Shrimp. These bright colored dwarf shrimp are beautiful and easy to keep, making them a great option for beginner and experienced aquarists alike. That said, newborn Red Cherry Shrimp will probably be eaten up by your Guppies fairly quickly — which might be a good thing considering how fast Red Cherries tend to breed. If you plan to keep shrimp with your Guppies, make sure you give them places to hide.
Live plants such as Java Moss and Java Fern work well. The first fish I got many years ago were guppies. When I saw how beautiful mollies were, I wanted to get them as well! But I did not know yet if it both fish could get along, but since I have learned.
Can guppies and mollies live together in the same aquarium? Yes, most definitely! As long as there is enough space for all the fish you are good to go. While both fish are known as peaceful community fish, there are a lot of thing that you might not have thought about up until now. For example, these fish are so similar they might compete for the same food. I will make sure you know everything you need to know at the end of this article. Both guppies and mollies share the genus called Poecilia.
They are very similar fish, and they have similar habits like eating at the surface or open water. They are both livebearers and the male and female fish are easy to distinguish. They also both require clean water just like any other fish. These fish species are quite hardy, but do not tolerate any measurable ammonia and nitrite dissolved in the water.
Both fish have a very similar diet. Excess food can also adversely affect the health of your fish causing constipation or other digestive issues. Therefore, make sure you feed your fish once or twice a day with an amount that they can eat in a few minutes. Molly fish and guppy fish enjoy the same kinds of foods and they like to nibble on soft algae that grows on plants, so make sure their food is high in vegetable matter too! Simply make sure to meet their water requirements, be careful with population control, and avoid overfeeding them.
Hey, I'm Fabian, chief editor at Aquarium Nexus. I really enjoy the aquarium hobby and love sharing my experience with others. If you have any questions feel free to contact me or leave a comment below. Your email address will not be published. Veterinary Disclaimer: AquariumNexus. The content of this website is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Mollies and guppies are very similar in nature. Both are peaceful fish an they are live-bearers.
This means, that they will not lay eggs, but will give birth to live fry. So, can you keep guppies and mollies in the same tank? The answer is YES, you can keep guppy and molly fish in the same aquarium. Below you will find some interesting things you should know about before putting guppy and molly fish together in the same tank.
The exact behavioral traits of the fishes can vary dependent on the breed which you choose. In general, most of the breeds of guppies and mollies are compatible with each other since they are peaceful. Guppies are categorized by colors, fin types, patterns, name of breeders and more. Here are some of the most common guppy types:. The molly Poeciliidae family has also various types. These are the most common molly fish types:. The good news about feeding is that both guppies and mollies will eat the same type of food.
Their main food should be vegetable based, but they will basically eat anything you give them. You can offer them live food, cocked vegetables, frozen food such as blood worms, freeze-dried food, veggie pallets, spirulina or even beef heart.
Check out my magic recipe for guppies which are also great for feeding mollies. There is no need to feed your fish very often. This will only pollute the water and will cause problems. Feeding your guppies and mollies once a day or every other day is more than enough.
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