I have guppies!

**jesse_3** · 11-19-2005, 12:13 AM

Okay, no more fish in the tank. Just the two guppy boys (I decided on Citris and Carribean). They seem happy!

I do have two question: What do I do when one dies, but the other guppy doesn't?
and...Could I keep a little crab in there?

Thanks everyone. I will be taking that tank taken care of VERY carefully! I will also be monitering how the guppy boys are doing closely.

Thanks you so much once again everyone!-
Steph and the guppy boys (Jesse and Splinter too!)

**jackie** · 11-19-2005, 11:05 AM

Do not put anymore fish or creatures (like crabs/snails/shrimp) in that tank, they will just contribute to the waste load. I think the average lifespan of a guppy is 2 years, but I am not positive. If there is no way you can find another tank for them (try to look for a friend who has a larger tank), then you just have to wait until they both pass on. If one dies, do not put a replacement guppy in.

**jesse_3** · 11-19-2005, 02:27 PM

What I meant by a little crab, is after the guppies have past on. I wouldn't add anything else to the tank right now! Sorry to confuse you

With not replacing a guppy, doesn't the alone one get depressed? What should I do for it? Wait until it dies too, then?

Wow, I wish that I would've REALLY researched this

I will research or ask PT'ers before I put any other fish in there (after guppy boys are gone).

Thanks again,
Steph and the gang

**jackie** · 11-19-2005, 04:37 PM

They are happier in groups, yes, but you cannot add anymore fish in there. Do you know anyone with a larger (minimum 10 gallon) tank that you can give the guppies to?

**jesse_3** · 11-20-2005, 12:51 AM

No

If I knew someone, I would gladly give the guppy boys to them, as long as they would be happy. There is one person with a big tank, but I don't trust them with pets.

Steph and the gang

**crazy_caique** · 11-20-2005, 11:18 AM

oh i am sorry about your guppies at least they have each other and you

How big is the tank?

**jesse_3** · 11-21-2005, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by crazy_caique

oh i am sorry about your guppies at least they have each other and you How big is the tank?

The tank is a 2.5 gallon tank.

Good news everyone! I have a home for one of the guppy boys! Carribean is getting a home with one of our fellow PT'ers! Rachel (rizzy) is adopting him. He will leave with her this weekend!

I thought about it, and she has many fish in her tank! The best thing is, I will still get to see him!

Steph and the guppy boys!