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Alright, I got this fish mixed in with some guppies. It's female, but I don't think it's a guppy. What is it?

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Posted on: 2010/3/16 19:25
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Possibly an Endler's?

Posted on: 2010/3/16 21:07
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It is a Gambusia, a Mosquitofish. You can usually spot them by the black bar below the eye, it's a bit washed out but visible. They often get mixed with feeder guppies; in fact, they sometimes get shipped AS feeder guppies.

They are very aggressive for a livebearer, and will attack most smaller fish. I would not keep it with the guppies for too long.

Posted on: 2010/3/16 22:42
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Ah yes I see the black bar now. Guess I should've looked at the big photo, but wasn't familiar with Gambusia anyways. Thanks!

Posted on: 2010/3/17 11:30
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Ah, I definitely agree on the Gambusia assessment. Having a good look at pictures, she must be one. Not as pointed in the face as some of them, but the other markings are spot on.

Thanks Chromedome

Posted on: 2010/3/17 15:59
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Gambusias tend to be aggressive and therefore fin nippers. If you want to keep your guppies fins intact I would remove her. Nothing against Gambusias, I collect them all the time.

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