About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question We have 30 or so bristlenosed catfish - haven't been babies for about 4 months - and one pigeon blood discus. Would guppies eat any future britlenosed babies? Someone told me guppies chase an eat their own babies but don't know if that's true. Anyone know from experience or knowledge?
Answer Hi Hania
I can't tell you for sure, because I've never kept baby bristlenoses and guppies together :) But, I would say there's a very good chance the guppies would eat the fry(babies) if they're small enough to fit in their mouths. And, I wouldn't limit it to just guppies, I would say just about all fish would at least try to eat some of the fry when they're small enough. And, yes it's true, guppies and other livebearers(mollies, platies, swordtails, etc) do eat their own fry.
