Guppy

If you’re thinking about getting guppies and want to do it right, you’re in the right place. I had lots of questions before I knew about these fish. It would have helped to know some key things earlier. Here, I’ve put together 21 cool facts about guppies you should really know. Let’s dive right into …

Guppy fish are a favored pick for home aquariums due to their lively colors and ease of maintenance. Yet, like other fish, guppies can face stress, and figuring out why isn’t always straightforward. That’s what inspired me to create this guide. Through my time caring for guppy fish, I’ve noticed they’re quite responsive to environmental …

Keeping guppies in my tank has been quite a learning experience. These fish are not only nice to look at but also pretty easy to care for. But, like any pet, they sometimes get sick, and that’s when I need to help out. Taking care of sick fish can be tricky, especially for guppies because …

Guppy fish are super popular these days because they’re pretty and easy to look after. But making them breed can be a bit tough. When I first got into keeping fish, I really struggled to get my guppies to have babies. No matter what I did, it just didn’t work. But after a while, I …

Guppies are a popular choice among freshwater aquarium enthusiasts, and it’s easy to see why – their stunning appearance never fails to captivate. Now, let’s chat about tank mates: which fish can happily coexist with guppies? It’s essential to know who makes good friends and who to be cautious of. I’ve gathered plenty of insights …

I really enjoy raising guppy fish. They have vibrant personalities and unique behaviors, making them a wonderful addition to various fish tanks. When I initially began keeping guppies, I had numerous questions. How should I care for them? What’s the ideal setup for their tank? What water conditions do they require? In this article, I’ve …

Guppies and cory catfish are among the most popular freshwater fish kept in home aquariums. This, of course, raises one question: can they live together? A few years ago, I thought that my guppies were too aggressive for corydoras. However, as I gained more and more experience in this field, I found that it was …

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 …

One of the most frequent questions regarding guppy fry is what do they eat. That was the first thing I asked myself when I realized that my guppy fish was pregnant. Over the years, I learned that guppy fry could eat many types of food. This is what guppy fry typically eat: As we move …

A pregnant guppy fish comes with a lot of questions. That is especially true if it’s your first time in this situation. This guide will take you step-by-step through the process of growing a pregnant guppy fish. I will try to cover all the different aspects of this topic. For example, you’ll learn how to …

I was a bit stressed when I first grew a pregnant guppy fish. I was even more worried when I found out the fish had not eaten all day. Luckily, as time passed, I gained some experience in this field. Apparently, a loss in appetite can be a natural response to pregnancy. Pregnant guppies typically …

Growing a pregnant guppy can be pretty exciting. I remember the first time I did it and the anticipation I had. However, I wasn’t familiar with the guppy pregnancy stages, so I had no idea what to expect. Fortunately, as years passed, I gained some experience in this field. These are the guppy fish pregnancy …

Breeding guppies is relatively easy. All you have to do is mix a male and a female. However, it also comes with plenty of questions. I remember wondering how many babies guppies can have, as I didn’t want my tank to get crowded. Fortunately, as years passed, I gained some experience in this field. Guppies …

Unfortunately, it is pretty common to see a pregnant guppy fish die. I’ve experienced this issue myself several times in the past. As time passed, I learned that several factors were causing this problem. Luckily, there are ways to prevent this from reoccurring in the future.  Pregnant guppies usually die because of a complication at …

Raising a pregnant guppy is pretty exciting. However, it also comes with a little bit of stress. I remember how confused I felt when I saw that my pregnant guppy was consistently swimming at the top of the tank. Fortunately, as time passed, I gained some experience in this field. Pregnant guppies tend to stay …

Raising a pregnant guppy can be stressful. I remember how confused I was when I saw my guppy getting larger and larger; however, it didn’t give birth. There was a point when I actually thought that the fish would abort the fry. Fortunately, as years passed, I gained some experience in this field. Pregnant guppies …

Realizing that your guppy is pregnant can be exciting. But it also involves numerous questions. For example, many aquarists are unsure whether they should separate the pregnant guppy from other fish. I even asked this myself when I started this hobby. Luckily, over the years, I gained some experience in this field. Aquarists should separate …

One of the most frequently asked questions about pregnant guppies is when they will give birth. That was the first question I had when I realized my guppy was pregnant. Luckily, over the years, I learned how to tell if your guppy is in labor and prepare the tank accordingly. These signs indicate that a …

I remember how excited I got the first time I raised a pregnant guppy fish. Its belly got swollen, and it presented all the typical signs of a pregnant guppy fish. But I wasn’t sure how long it would take before the fish was ready to give birth. Luckily, as time passed, I gained some …

The first time I saw my female guppy fish becoming swollen, I wasn’t sure if it was pregnant or sick. Obviously, the most apparent reason is that the fish is indeed pregnant. However, I’ve heard that some guppies may become fat due to constipation. As time passed, I learned that there are actually many signs …

Unfortunately, guppies that keep dying are a common issue these days.  In many cases, despite your best efforts, the creatures die one by one as soon as you add them to the tank. Since I suffered from this issue quite a bit in the past, I decided to dedicate an entire article, explaining how to …

Quite often, I found myself wondering how many guppy fish can be placed in a fish tank. After a bit of research, I realized that the number of guppies depends on the number of gallons and objects featured inside.  It is best to keep one guppy for every two gallons of water. For example, if …

I was a bit stressed when I saw my guppy fish at the bottom of the tank instead of darting around. I was afraid they might have been sick or something. Luckily, as time passed, I learned why it was happening and how to deal with the issue. Guppies typically lay and sit at the …

I remember when I first noticed that my guppy fry weren’t growing. I had three of them in the same tank as some adult females and males (the children were from a previous batch, so they were all different ages). And for the longest time, they barely grew at all. Luckily, as time passed, I …

So many times, I’ve been asking myself whether guppies can breed with platies. Sometimes I saw little fry in a tank that contained both species. For that reason, I used to believe that crossbreeding is possible. However, over the years, I’ve learned why I was mistaken. Now, I am willing to share all the lessons …

There are days in which I get worried about what I see in my fish tank. For example, one day, I noticed that my guppy’s tail was drooping, and the whole fish appeared bent and ill. To make sure the situation doesn’t spread in my tank, I started to investigate the reasons for the phenomenon …

Guppies are both hardy and beautiful, which makes them a perfect addition to your tank. However, there were times when they got me worried. That includes the time when I saw white stringy poop coming out of my pregnant guppy. To understand the phenomenon, I started investigating the issue quite extensively. Guppies typically have white …

Quite frequently, I notice odd behaviors in my fish tank that get me worried. For example, there was a time when I noticed that my guppies consistently blew bubbles at the top of the tank. To make sure my guppy isn’t sick, I began researching the reasons for that phenomenon pretty profoundly. Guppies typically blow …

As a fish owner, I care about the health of my fish. For that reason, I get a bit worried once I see odd behaviors in my tank. For example, quite frequently, I noticed that my guppies appeared to be shaking and vibrating. To solve that issue, I started researching the reasons for that pretty …

As a fish owner, I have both fresh and saltwater tanks. Quite frequently, I wondered whether I could make some exciting mixes. For example, I wanted to know whether my freshwater guppies could live in the saltwater tank. To answer that, I started researching the topic pretty extensively. Guppies can live in saltwater tanks with …

Guppies are pretty hardy creatures, which is why I enjoy growing them in my aquarium. However, their behavior could be unpredictable. For example, more than once, I’ve noticed that my guppies consistently bully and chase their tankmates. To solve that issue, I began researching the reasons for it pretty profoundly. Guppies typically bully and chase …

As a fish owner, there were times when I failed to combine two types of fish that were too different. That was when I started to question whether my guppies could share their tank with the pleco I wished to buy. To prevent potential issues, I started to investigate the topic pretty extensively. Guppies can …