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How To Care For Guppies

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Guppies Are Easy To Care For Starter Aquarium Fish

If you're looking for an ideal fish to buy for a new aquarium hobby you are at the right website. Guppies are livebearing tropical fish that are easy to care for, inexpensive, and very pretty. There are several types of livebearing fish that are recommended for beginners, including Mollies, Swordtails, and Plattys. But Guppies are by far the most popular. I started my Guppy tank last year for my grandson to care for and it's turned out to be very enjoyable for me too. I was in our local Petsmart the other day and the store is running a summer special on male Guppy fish for $1 each. The males are the ones with the pretty tails so most tropical fish enthusiasts like to include as many male fish as possible. I even bought a couple to add to my grandsons tank.

Guppy Basics

The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums1 Guppies are called livebearers because they give birth to their babies alive instead of laying eggs. Guppy babies are called fry. The fry will immediately swim around the tank and usually hide in plants so they aren't eaten by the adult fish. That's why it's a good idea to keep lots of plants in a Guppy aquarium.
2 A good population rule of thumb - have about 1 gallon of water for each guppy in the tank to avoid overcrowding.
3 A pregnant female guppy will carry her babies for about 21 days before giving birth.
4 Guppies are peaceful fish and should not be mixed with semi aggressive or aggressive fresh water tropical fish.
5 Fry reach maturity at about 4 months.
6 Guppies live from 2 - 4 years.
7 Guppies can grow to 2 1/2" long.

The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums

Choose The Right Size Aquarium For Your Guppies

Aquariums come in many sizes. Below are some unique aquariums that look lovely as a focal point in a room. Keep in mind when choosing a fish tank that each full grown Guppy will need about one gallon of water.
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Tank Conditions And Feeding

1 The aquarium should be located in an area away from direct sunlight and drafts.
2 Your aquarium light should stay on from 8-10 hours every day. Turn it off at night.
3 Use a thermometer to maintain tank water of 74 - 82 degrees. Use a heater if necessary. Tropical fish cannot live in cold water.
4 A properly sized filter should move the water through the tank about 3 times per hour.

Aquarium Ornaments Provide Places For Your Fish To Hide

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Aquarium Ornaments

Placing plants and ornaments inside your fish tank gives fish a place to hide in order to escape other fish and also it helps them avoid stress.

Aquarium Ornaments

Aquarium Plants Are Another Way To Bring Beauty To Your Fish Tank

And Also Give Fish A Relaxing Respite From Other Fish Once In A While

Fish Tank PlantsThere are many choices in aquarium plants. Both live and plastic or silk plants are fine and they give your fish more resting space. I like to have several different colors in my tank, and this purple colored plant is one of my favorites.

Vibran-Sea African Sword Silk-Style Aquarium Plant

Amazon has a wide selection of aquarium plants. Why not order some while you're stocking up on other aquarium supplies. It's likely you will get free shipping if your order is over $25.

More Live And Artificial Plants For Your Aquarium

eBay Has A Large And Ever Changing Selection of Aquariums

Watch The Auctions For Great Prices

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Fancy Male Guppy 

A Ten Gallon Tank With Fancy Tail Guppies

Aren't They Pretty?

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Are You Interested In Starting A Guppy Aquarium?

It's So Easy And Fun To Watch Them Grow

I recommend raising Guppies for everyone. It's relaxing to watch them swim and these fish are easy as pie to take care of. I can't believe I waited this long to start a Guppy hobby.

  • AnthonyAltorenna Feb 2, 2012 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    My daughter has a guppy tank, and it is a great introduction into caring for freshwater fish.
  • bloomingrose Oct 24, 2011 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    I can't believe you have time to write about 400 lenses and still raise fish. All my fish ever did was die quickly. :( I never knew that guppies could be so beautiful and your suggestions will help anyone who wants to raise them successfully.
  • BSieracki Jul 24, 2011 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    always have liked fish
  • Kimbesa Jul 3, 2011 @ 7:44 am | delete
    Haven't had fish in years....easy to get gallons of guppies! Thanks!
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