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My Gambisia are maturing

Started by Guest_njJohn_* , Aug 14 2009 10:13 PM

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#1 Guest_njJohn_*

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Posted 14 August 2009 - 10:13 PM

About a month and a half ago, I scooped up some Gambusia in a cup. These guys were small. Three about 3/8" and one almost fry size. I thought I had all females, until last week when the male showed his maturity with his now large anal-fin.
This is a bad pic, but the best one I took of them. So far.

#2 Guest_dmarkley_*

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Posted 17 August 2009 - 11:12 AM

About a month and a half ago, I scooped up some Gambusia in a cup. These guys were small. Three about 3/8" and one almost fry size. I thought I had all females, until last week when the male showed his maturity with his now large anal-fin.
This is a bad pic, but the best one I took of them. So far.

Are you keeping them with any other fish? I've recently found them in a nearby lake and have been considering keeping some.

#3 Guest_njJohn_*

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Posted 17 August 2009 - 01:36 PM

No, at this point they are my their lonesome.

#4 Guest_gzeiger_*

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Posted 17 August 2009 - 10:04 PM

They're actually quite aggressive, especially the males. They'll shred fins and bring on all sorts of secondary infections.

#5 Guest_njJohn_*

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Posted 06 September 2009 - 12:05 AM

Do you think they would bother bottom dwellers, like Darters? In a 29gal.

#6 Guest_gzeiger_*

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Posted 06 September 2009 - 11:30 AM

No, they will coexist with darters just fine.

#7 Guest_njJohn_*

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Posted 07 September 2009 - 09:15 AM

Thanks, sounds like a plan!

#8 Guest_gzeiger_*

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Posted 07 September 2009 - 01:16 PM

They are moderately aggressive feeders, though less so than some minnows. You'll have to pay attention that the darters are getting enough to eat.

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