Ragged Tail Guppies???

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    Hi guys

    I noticed this evening that my male guppies have ragged tails. This is in my 300l with Angels, Bolivian Rams, harlequins, neons, cardinals, SAE,corydoras, ancistrus and some shrimp.

    Is this a disease or one of the tank mates? I think it's a tankmate, the question is which one? I'm inclined to say the Rams. Any ideas why it's happening?

    Thanks, Marc
     
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    Might be ragged tailed guppies.
     
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    Sadly no. Their tails were perfect when I put them in the tank a few weeks ago. :-(
     
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    most small fish will nip other fish, so i guess its the neons, cardinals or harlequins..
     
    wearsbunnyslippers, Nov 25, 2016
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    yep agree and it depends on the tank size and population as well.. my veil tail ancistrus squad never seem to get nipped..
     
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    Most likely the male guppies are getting nipped at by the other fish in your tank, which could be anyone of your fish in the tank.
     
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    I would say angels or rams. Cichlids tend to be nippers, although my barbs also had a go at guppies so maybe it is the tetras. Hard to be sure
     
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    Old thread but worth a mention...we need some veiltails up in Gauteng!!
     
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