Even as an experienced aquarist, I know that growing guppy fry can be challenging. That is particularly true for those of you who are new to this hobby, as guppy fry raise many questions and have their own needs. So, after years of experience, I decided to gather the most frequent questions into one article. …
If you are growing guppies, you probably see that the parents have no mercy. They will eat their fry without hesitating. As this happened to me, I felt uncomfortable, as I wasn’t sure if it was ethical or reasonable. Fortunately, over the years, I gained some experience in this field. It is considered OK to …
Growing guppy fry can be pretty exciting, as they are beautiful and fascinating creatures. But that doesn’t suit everyone. Some aquarists wish to get rid of them, as they can overstock the tank. Over the years, I came across some practical methods that allow you to deal with unwanted guppy fry. Here is what you …
The first question that popped into my head after realizing that my guppy fish was pregnant was whether I could leave the fry in the community tank. That was a few years back, and ever since, I gained some experience in this field. You can leave guppy fry in the community tank, but only a …
One of the questions I kept asking myself when growing guppies was how many fry are expected to survive once they are born. In other words, I wanted to know the survival rate of guppy fry. Fortunately, over the years, I gained some experience in this field. This table demonstrates how many guppy fry are …
Growing guppy fry can be complicated, as they can be eaten easily. That is why many aquarists choose to grow them in a separate tank. But doing so raises another question; do guppy fry require an air pump in their new environment? Guppy fry need an air pump. While they can survive without them, air …
I remember how fascinated I was when I first saw guppy fry in my aquarium. I immediately wondered how long will it take for them to grow and how they were expected to appear during the following period. In other words, I wondered what the guppy fry growth stages are. Stage 1 (days 1-30) – …
Having guppy fry for the first time is pretty exciting. I remember the feeling I had a few years back. But those little creatures raise a lot of questions when they are born. For example, almost everyone wonders how long it takes until they grow and reach full size. It takes four to six months …
One of the first questions I asked myself when I first grew guppy fry was how long they should be separated from their parents and other fish. I knew this was important because guppy fry can be easily eaten. Fortunately, as years passed, I gained some experience in this field. Guppy fry should be separated …
I remember how frustrated I was when I couldn’t figure out how often I should feed my guppy fry. As I couldn’t find a straight answer online, I often overfed my guppies, doing more harm than good. Fortunately, as years passed, I gained some experience in this field. As the guppy fry are born, they …