youngb204 0 Posted March 13, 2015 Is it possible to let guppies breed, then throw their fry into the goldfish tank and let the goldfish eat them? Like is there a benefit to this? Or should I just avoid it. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted March 13, 2015 I would avoid that. You don't know how the goldfish will react to the guppy fry, especially internally. Plus, there is a chance of transferring disease or even parasites. Even in a 'healthy' tank there will often be parasites or bacteria. The fish in the tank will grow accustomed to those specific parasites. Introducing a new fish to the tank will cause the new fish to be effected by these parasites due to lack of experience with them. If you want a good high-protein animal based food, feed Frozen Bloodworms. Those are the best protein source for goldfish. Here is an article as to why that is: http://www.raingarden.us/bloodworms_legos.pdf 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngb204 0 Posted March 14, 2015 I would avoid that. You don't know how the goldfish will react to the guppy fry, especially internally. Plus, there is a chance of transferring disease or even parasites. Even in a 'healthy' tank there will often be parasites or bacteria. The fish in the tank will grow accustomed to those specific parasites. Introducing a new fish to the tank will cause the new fish to be effected by these parasites due to lack of experience with them. If you want a good high-protein animal based food, feed Frozen Bloodworms. Those are the best protein source for goldfish. Here is an article as to why that is: http://www.raingarden.us/bloodworms_legos.pdf I already got freeze dried blood worms.. I soaked them then crushed pressed on them and threw them in the tank, they sank and the goldfish LOVED. a pinch gone within 10 seconds Is it ok to use the freeze dried food for now? and whenever that runs out i can get frozen. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted March 14, 2015 I would stay away from freeze dried. They're pretty worthless. It's like feeding potato chips instead of a whole potato, if you know what I mean. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,279 Posted March 14, 2015 To add what "ChelseaM"..... I had guppies in a 20 gallon tank about 100 or more, moved them to a Goldfish pond (70 gallons) when I took down the pond there must have been about 1k guppies in there.... So the point is that Goldfish dont always eat other fish and its just not a good idea... If you dont want guppies to breed like that, I suggest letting the adults eat there fry or dont have boy guppies in there 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
