Fin-Nipping *UPDATE VIDEO OF FISH*

[Flatcoatluver]

I have a tank with 1 male, 7 female guppies, 1 dward platy, and 3 tetras. I put one of my females in the birthing tank because most of her back tail fin is gone, I don't know which fish did it but I am wondering if it's because I am not feeding the fish enough. Just recently I started feeding them 2x a day instead of once a day. Just about 2 weeks ago I moved them into a 30 gallon. She is a little smaller from the other fish, but I bought her at a reputable fish store. Any suggestions will be so much appreciated. Also what can I do to make her feel better. She is still swimming around and everything.

[Flatcoatluver]

BUMP? Anyone?

[Chilli]

I'm not too keen when it comes to tropical community tanks other than cichlids.
Is she the only one getting picked on? You might want to keep an eye out for anyone else getting bullied abit. What kind of tetras do you have? I know certain species have been known to be rather brutal.

I really don't think that your fish are doing this because they are hungry. I only feed my fish once a day and I don't have a problem with tail nipping in any of my tanks.

And to help her feel a bit better you can add a tad bit of aquarium salt to the tank. That always seemed to help bettas that had chewed their tail abit.

Good luck! Maybe someone else will be along soon to give you a better suggestion!

[Flatcoatluver]

I have 1 red eye tetra, 1 black skirt tetra, and a mixed fruit tetra. Should I take them out of the guppie tank?

[Zippy]

Sorry I don't know anything about community tanks. I have only ever had feeder guppies,goldfish and bettas.

[Chilli]

I have heard of black skirts being rather aggressive, but from experiance, I know thats not always true. I have my black skirt in with one guppy and they're perfectly fine together.

Maybe just watch VERY closely to see who is doing the nipping. If its just one fish, it might be best to separate that one.