guppy population control

[angyles]

Can anyone reccomend a good tankmate for a 20g full of guppies that will help to keep the baby population somewhat in check without harassing the adults?

 

[jackiomy]

The parents usually do a good job at that if the babies don't have anywhere to hide. The babies are pretty slick.

 

[tennesseemom]

A single angelfish will do the job, at least mine does.

 

[Lobo.]

some angelfish might be fine, but others will harass the adults or even kill them, it all depends on the individual in that case

have you considered netting the young and selling them for store credit?

 

[grannylvsfish]

take out the mama's and you got control.

 

[reptileguy2727]

Bumblebee catfish/dwarf south american bumblebee catfish may be a good option. They tend to not bother larger fish but will gladly eat extra babies.

 

[Notophthalmus]

Just net out the excess little'uns and toss them in your 55. That should be the end of that.

 

[Winterose]

send some to me lol

 

[owl]

A single angelfish will do the job, at least mine does.

my angel ate all of my swordtails babies i saw a few babies sometimes but after a while .. there s no baby anymore

 

[angyles]

It's actually a friends tank. She's upgrading them from a 5g to a 20g and wanted some ideas for adding another fish that will help the population. I think those cats sound good because so far the babies always seem to hide at the bottom of the tank. Thanks for all the ideas!!