Initial Step to Breeding Guppies Moderate hardness of pH 7.2 is excellent environment for them, though they can survive water of between pH 6.4 and 8.6 providing they get orientated appropriately. Place new breeding guppies in clean breeding container just enough for keeping trios, yet also large enough to accommodate equal water volume for new […]
Equipment needed for a guppy tank is easy to procure and use. Things you need can be bought from the local pet shop or reputable online auction sites. It is your choice at all times. However, it is always with your beautiful little friends in mind that you get the right items to make their […]
When we look at fish swimming in the aquarium all we see are the shape and colours. There is more to fish than just looking pretty. To understand what goes on beneath the visible you need to be aware of some of the physiology of fish, as they are essentially all constructed the same way. […]
As a young mum with four children. Guppies were an excellent stress reliever! The initial single tank multiplying into four of them, a bit like the speed my guppies multiplied! Of course, I knew very little about guppies, I just liked them. I now know they are livebearers, and that this species ranges from the […]
By now, your guppies have settled into their tank and you have enjoyed getting to know and enjoy them. I imagine your confidence has soared and you have the urge to have some different inhabitants. This is where the term community tank takes its meaning. Not all fish make good companions for other fish. The […]
Guppies are in the happy position of being able to handle a tropical aquarium or depending on the circumstances, live outside in a pond if the climate is a warm one. To get the best from your guppies it is advantageous to keep them supplied with a heated watery environment in which to live. While […]
I have always considered myself lucky in that mostly my beloved guppies remain healthy and are a pleasure to watch. Unfortunately, that is not always the case and disease can and does happen. Setting up your aquarium correctly, initially, is the key to having healthy fish and healthy water. The aquarium is the environment that […]
Guppies are amongst the best fish for someone starting an aquarium, as they are hardy, pretty, and affordable. In some circumstances, they survive in either tropical aquariums or cold-water tanks. The guppy, its scientific name is Poeciliae Reticulata, a family of fish called live bearing toothcarps. Sometimes it is hard to decide the sex of […]
One of the more frustrating aspects of keeping the guppies was the inevitability of the algae that appeared on the plants, glass and stones of the tank. The only space allowed for the big tank was under a window, not a great choice because of the light conditions. The light affects the algae growth, but […]
Breeding guppies is easy to do, and it’s also very enjoyable. Once you start breeding guppies you can sell them to fish stores, or even to pet shops that sell live bait, or give them away to friends and family. To get started you need two aquariums, two 10 gallon tanks will do just […]
Setting up your first fish tank in your home can be a very exciting project, but it can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. One of the biggest problems that beginners have is trying to figure out which fish to get for their tank. There are a huge variety of different types of freshwater aquarium fish […]