pingu guppies

["Ed Pon" <edpon@hotmail.com>]

I have been using feeder guppies for dither fish in a couple of my 
apisto tanks.  The guppies are actually bigger than some of the 
apistos--but show no inclination to bother any of the other fish.  They 
are even adaptable to a fairly low ph (I haven't checked lately).  I 
have found them to be even better than some of the tetras as dither fish 
because the tetras are shyer, faster swimming, and I haven't tested yet, 
but I believe the tetras may be a bigger danger to apisto fry than the 
guppies.  If pingus became available at a reasonable price, I would 
certainly consider getting some as dither fish.  I believe the topic of 
good dither fish for your apistos or other dwarf cichlids may be 
appropriate in this list.  It's just a matter of from what angle you 
view things--or through what colored looking glasses.

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