strange female guppy behaviour.

Steve155 · 08-31-2007, 03:14 AM

(This is the second thread about this since i didn't get any answers on the
1st.)

Hello, i have a 6 guppies (2m-4f) and 2 platy (1m-1f).
I have had my tank for 4-5 days and used a substance known as 'bactinet' to make the cycle move faster. They where all fine for the first few days thn my smallest female guppy began staying at the bottom literally all the time.
One night after putting out the lights i went to bed, i couldnt sleep so i took a look about 10 minutes later. i thought i would check up on her to see if she was still in the same position.

she wasn't, she was now happily swimming around the tank with the other fish. (same thing happened following night).

I wonder if she doesn't like the light?

Its strange since the other fish are active day + night.

Is this normal?

note: she isn't pregnant due to small belly and she still comes up to feed.

Steve155 · 08-31-2007, 07:09 AM

BumP -------

Sowilu · 08-31-2007, 07:27 AM

What are the water parameters?

**Buggy** · 08-31-2007, 08:15 AM

How big is the tank? Did you test your water for ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and PH? If so what are the numbers? I've never heard of Bactinet but it's not going to cycle the tank in 4 or 5 days. To the best of my knowledge only Biospira will do that. Your tank will still go through the cycle and since she is the smallest she may be more sensitive to the ammonia.
Give us this info and maybe we can help you.

Steve155 · 08-31-2007, 10:37 AM

My tank holds 13 gallons but i have it at just under, i think theres enough space and i have a few hiding places. I am happy to say the strange behavior is beginning to go. she is comming up more frequantly and is 'socializing' with the others more. I am getting a sample of the water tested any day now ( havent got a kit, going to buy one A.S.A.P).

08-31-2007, 03:14 AM	#1
Steve155 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 131	strange female guppy behaviour. (This is the second thread about this since i didn't get any answers on the 1st.) Hello, i have a 6 guppies (2m-4f) and 2 platy (1m-1f). I have had my tank for 4-5 days and used a substance known as 'bactinet' to make the cycle move faster. They where all fine for the first few days thn my smallest female guppy began staying at the bottom literally all the time. One night after putting out the lights i went to bed, i couldnt sleep so i took a look about 10 minutes later. i thought i would check up on her to see if she was still in the same position. she wasn't, she was now happily swimming around the tank with the other fish. (same thing happened following night). I wonder if she doesn't like the light? Its strange since the other fish are active day + night. Is this normal? note: she isn't pregnant due to small belly and she still comes up to feed. __________________ www.fallensword.com/?ref=272895 13 Gallon - main community tank 3 Guppies (1m-2f) 1 Platy (f) 2 platy fry (unsure of their sex) 6 Neon Tetra 3 pepper patterned cories 6 Cherry Barb Fry Tank Guppy Fry (3-4 Male, 6-7 Female) Adult Guppy (soon to be sent to LFS) (5f,3-4m) Remember: Fish R Friends Not Food!

08-31-2007, 07:09 AM	#2
Steve155 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 131	BumP ------- __________________ www.fallensword.com/?ref=272895 13 Gallon - main community tank 3 Guppies (1m-2f) 1 Platy (f) 2 platy fry (unsure of their sex) 6 Neon Tetra 3 pepper patterned cories 6 Cherry Barb Fry Tank Guppy Fry (3-4 Male, 6-7 Female) Adult Guppy (soon to be sent to LFS) (5f,3-4m) Remember: Fish R Friends Not Food!

08-31-2007, 07:27 AM	#3
Sowilu ┼{§}Nena{§}┼ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Age: 19 Posts: 308	What are the water parameters? __________________ Fish:1 betta, 5 zebra danios, 4 cories, 3 long fin danios, 2 neon tetras, an apple snail, and 2 C shrimps. Plants: 1 Java Fern, 4 vallisneria, java moss

08-31-2007, 08:15 AM	#4
Buggy Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Age: 42 Posts: 1,038	How big is the tank? Did you test your water for ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and PH? If so what are the numbers? I've never heard of Bactinet but it's not going to cycle the tank in 4 or 5 days. To the best of my knowledge only Biospira will do that. Your tank will still go through the cycle and since she is the smallest she may be more sensitive to the ammonia. Give us this info and maybe we can help you. __________________ Fish are people too! *My Animal Family* Dixie - Boxer/Lab Peanut -Chihuahua Cali - American Short-hair Cat B.B. - Parakeet Flower - Western Ornate Box Turtle Loki - White Ferret Odin - Brown Ferret *Aquariums* 55 gal tropical Fresh Water - 23 various fish 29 gal tropical Fresh Water - 4 various cichlids 10 gal tropical Fresh Water - 1 Red Male Betta, 3 black neon tetras, 1 Asian Glass Catfish

08-31-2007, 10:37 AM	#5
Steve155 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 131	My tank holds 13 gallons but i have it at just under, i think theres enough space and i have a few hiding places. I am happy to say the strange behavior is beginning to go. she is comming up more frequantly and is 'socializing' with the others more. I am getting a sample of the water tested any day now ( havent got a kit, going to buy one A.S.A.P). __________________ www.fallensword.com/?ref=272895 13 Gallon - main community tank 3 Guppies (1m-2f) 1 Platy (f) 2 platy fry (unsure of their sex) 6 Neon Tetra 3 pepper patterned cories 6 Cherry Barb Fry Tank Guppy Fry (3-4 Male, 6-7 Female) Adult Guppy (soon to be sent to LFS) (5f,3-4m) Remember: Fish R Friends Not Food!

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