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Will the goldfish eat the babies of a guppy?

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Guppy eat goldfish?

Guppies don't get large enought to eat goldfish. They will eat anything they can fit in their mouth. The goldfish might eat your guppies though.-Melchisedek


Do guppy eat their young?

yes that is why people put plats to hide guppy babies


What is bigger a guppy or goldfish?

goldfish The largest goldfish is hundreds of times larger than the largest guppy.


Does a guppy and a goldfish reproduce in the same manner?

No, a guppy is a livebearing fish, and a goldfish is egg laying.


Do goldfish eat their babies?

Yes, goldfish eat their young. This is why they lay so many eggs- most of the fry won't reach adulthood because other goldfish/fish will eat them. In pond Goldfish reproduction it is the ultimate case of "Survival of the Fittest".it depends on the situation. They will if they are starving.


Can a Guppy eat a swordtail fish?

no it will not but it would attack if it or it's babies are threatened


What do you do when your guppy is about to give birth?

Nothing, but when she does you may want to remove her from the babies because they often eat them.


What is a baby goldfish called?

They are called Fry until they are large enough to eat regular goldfish food. Usually after a few months from hatching


After a pregnant guppy has about 8 babies should you take her out of the tank?

Answer My guppy had 18 babies when she gave birth, but she will eat any baby she can catch so the best idea is to go to a pet store and buy something to help separate the babies once they are born.


Do goldfish moms eat there babies?

yes they do, they dont have previous parenting knowledge


Do male guppies eat the babies?

The male guppy will probably only eat the babies within a few hours of being born. Other than that, the fry are most likely safe. Even so, you should put him in a separate tank. My friends male guppy is chasing her female because he can see the babies. Good luck!


What is the difference between fry and fingerlings?

Guppy fry are the newborn babies and guppy fish are not babies