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Freshwater bottom feeder fish list1/1/2024 Nerite snails are a docile and popular freshwater snail recognized for their prolific algae-eating capabilities. When housing them with Guppies, keep an eye on them as Guppies may be nippy from time to time. They are community-friendly fish that can be paired with Cory Catfish, Amano Shrimp, Red Cherry Shrimp, and other freshwater fish including Guppy. Oto Catfish enjoy soft filmy and soft green algae varieties, but they can clean out a tank full of algae in a day, so supplementing their diet with algae wafers and soft veggies is necessary. They have the best chance of survival in well-matured, clean and stable aquariums. They’re not a difficult species, but they’re delicate little ones that don’t do well in improper water conditions. In fact, you’ll notice them darting from one side of the tank to the other in mere seconds. This species is small reaching a maximum of 2 inches at maturity, and they’re fast swimmers. Relatively timid, the Otocinclus Catfish are great scavengers of freshwater aquariums being known for their insatiable appetite for algae. Harlequin Rasboras enjoy a varied diet and although undemanding, for best results make sure they get a little bit of everything in their diet: fresh, dried, frozen, or flake. Harlequin Rasboras are top to mid-dwellers, which is the same tank level that Guppies prefer as well, but you won’t see any territorial behavior or tension between the two species.Īvoid keeping them with large or predatory fish. They’re great tank mates for Guppies and get along with other freshwater fish like Cory catfish and cardinal tetras. If you keep them in very small groups of 3 or 4, they can become timid or stressed. They’re vibrant fish that exhibit schooling behavior, so keep them in groups of 8 to 12. The signature trait of this species is their copper red color that’s accentuated by a triangle-shaped patch on the rear end of their body. Harlequin rasboras are another freshwater fish that are community-friendly, beginner-friendly and easy-going. In the wild, they feed on insects and their larvae, but in tanks they eat all types of frozen or live food. They’re a bit of a timid species, but they’re non-aggressive and make a good companion for Guppy fish. To recreate the natural shaded environment they thrive in, aquarists usually use floating plants. Next, they require planted tanks that ensures they have lots of shade and plenty of hiding places. They’re specific things you must observe to successfully keep Gourami, so they’re better suited for more experienced aquarists or those who don’t mind the potential keeping difficulties that come with this species.įor starters, they must be kept in groups of 4 to 6 since they’re social and thrive in groups, so a tiny tank won’t be a good choice for them. I’m going to start off by saying that Honey Gourami are high-maintenance, so I really don’t recommend them for absolute beginners. Their peaceful nature and resilience allow them to coexist peacefully with other good-tempered species. They reproduce quickly and without much intervention on your part, your only task is to ensure female and male mollies are kept together. Mollies get along not just with guppies, but also with platies, bristlenose plecos, and harlequin rasboras, both of which are on my list of best tank buddies for guppies.Īs far as feeding goes, mollies are not picky, they’ll eat frozen, live, dried food and a fair amount of vegetables. I recommend them to beginner aquarists but also to anyone who wants enduring fish that are community-friendly. Molly fish are live bearing species and a hardy species that can fare well both in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Mollies are very similar to guppies in size and temperament, which makes them great tank buddies for Guppy fish, but also for many other freshwater fish. If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly fish as a companion for your guppies, swordtails are one of the best choices for guppy tank mates. They’re active fish and they even like to jump, so a higher tank or a cover on the tank will keep them from jumping out. Swordtails are easy to care for, they like living in groups, but aren’t schooling fish, and just like guppies they’re omnivorous, feeding on flake food, mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, daphnia, etc. They’re available in a variety of colors and shades that range from green to red. They get their name from their long sword-shaped fin at their bottom, but their unique color is also an eye-catching feature if you want to create a unique-looking aquarium. Płuciennik ( CC BY-SA 4.0)Īdaptable to a variety of water conditions, Swordtails are live bearing fish that breed quite efficiently and get along well with other live bearing fish like guppies or platies.
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