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If you're gonna do Guppies, mix in some Endlers. They're like Guppies but smaller and less in-your-face with the breeding. Plus, their colors pop under good lighting.

Yo, if you wanna go wild, throw in some Chili Rasboras and a few Sparkling Gouramis. They're tiny but pack a punch color-wise. Just watch the filtration, these guys don't like strong flow.

Plecos are bottom feeders, they mostly eat at night. If you have bumble bee gobies in the same tank, there's a chance the plecos might steal their food.


You got your answer already, but I'll give you a literal one - no, they won't steal each other's food, because they won't be in the same tank ...

Flipside wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:53 am My condolences for losing your guppy. I went through a similar experience last year, losing my 16-year-old Pleco and 13-year-old Cory. It's tough when they've been with you for so long, and you've done everything you can to care for them.

Thanks for the sympathy, guys.

I had to put one of my guppies down yesterday, and it's still bothering me. She was clearly in distress, and I couldn't just let her suffer. I'm wondering if anyone might have some idea what could have caused it, in case it happens again and I can take action.

I came home to find her lying on the ...