Guppy fish are native to North-East & South America and can be found in abundance in Brazil, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, the Virgin Islands and Barbados. However, they have been introduced to many other areas of the world with great success and sometimes to the … What do Guppies Eat in the Wild? read more »
Due to various reasons — sleeping, illness, pregnancy — the activity levels of guppy fish may change causing inexperienced aquarists to wonder whether their guppy fish are sleeping or dying. Being active and alert is a typical behavior trait of guppy fish, so it’s completely … Is my Guppy Sleeping or Dying? read more »
Guppy fish need a suitable tank size to ensure space for movement, while clean water with a balanced pH and temperature is vital. Effective filtration removes impurities, and heaters maintain tropical warmth. Lighting simulates natural day-night cycles, and appropriate substrates, like gravel or sand, provide … What do Guppies Need in Their Tank? read more »
Generally, aggressiveness is not something associated with guppy fish. They’re known and marketed as peaceful, sociable fish that make a great addition to a community aquarium. So, it comes as a surprise to many, and especially to aquarists that have no previous experience with guppies, … Are Guppies Aggressive Fish? read more »
Guppies are easy to breed, what’s more difficult is to breed them in a way to pass down selective traits onto the next generation, so that they’ll display the physical traits you’ve selected such as particular colors or tail shape. This is selective guppy breeding, … Selective Guppy Breeding – The Ultimate Guide read more »
Both beginner and experienced aquarium owners can face the issue of needing to control guppy breeding, especially when they don’t want to deal with guppy fry. Guppies producing fry may not seem an alarming problem at first, but eventually, when fry start to overrun the … How to Stop Guppies from Breeding? read more »
Most fish like company, especially if they’re schooling fish, which often become stressed, timid, sick or even aggressive if they’re not kept in the right numbers. While technically guppies aren’t schooling fish, they do tend to stick around in a group. To answer the question … Can Guppy Fish Live Alone in a Small Fish Tank? read more »
Experienced guppy keepers already know this: guppy fish are jumpers. They’re stealthy jumpers and many aquarists report not even noticing it happening. But is this behavior normal? Why do guppy fish jump out of aquariums? And what can you do about it? I’ve heard it … Why Do Guppy Fish Jump Out of Aquariums? read more »
Guppies are one of the most well-known and widely distributed tropical aquarium fish for both the beginner and experienced aquarists. It is also known as rainbow fish thanks to its colorful spots, splashes and stripes. Another well-deserved name for guppy is ‘millionfish’, which makes perfect … How to Control Guppy Population in Your Aquarium? read more »
One of the things to consider when setting up a guppy fish tank is whether to set it up with or without a filter. Filters are extremely useful for maintaining water clarity and cleanliness. But can guppies survive without a filter or should you add … Can Guppies Survive without Filter? read more »
Guppy fish may suddenly die after giving birth or even while giving birth. This can happen for various reasons that I’m going to cover in this article. Some of these reasons are preventable (e.g. by reducing stress, keeping water conditions at ideal parameters, etc.), others … Why did my Guppy Fish Die After Giving Birth? read more »
If you set up a guppy fish tank, it’s only natural to want to marvel at it, especially since guppies display a wide range of colors and patterns that are a sight to behold. But what if your guppy fish is hiding? What if you … Why is my Guppy Fish Hiding? read more »
