Guppies are relatively hardy fish, and there’s more to them than what meets the eye.
Guppies can thrive in both freshwater and saltwater aquarium, as long as you’re a regular at maintenance
. Since they can tolerate high salinity levels in the water, some fish parents even raise them in a marine tank.
Are guppies cold water fish?
Keeping Guppies in Cold Water
If you research guppy fish, you’ll quickly find out that
they are tropical fish
, which means they have a marked preference for warmer waters. Their ideal temperature range is set between 72-82 °F (22-28 °C).
Are guppies sensitive to salt?
I know
guppies can live in saltwater
. I remember that when I used to do FW tanks, I was sold some special salt to put in the tank. I assume adding salt is mainly for the purpose of keeping the fish healthy. I have a huge bag of leftover salt mix I used for my reef tanks that I just took down.
Are guppies River fish?
Guppies are a species of freshwater, tropical fish native to South America
. There are nearly 300 different types of guppy throughout rivers in the Amazon, as well as in Barbados, Brazil, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
Do guppies create a lot of waste?
While guppies are not known to be messy,
they can produce a lot of waste when there are a lot of them
. This means that their poop will add a lot of ammonia to the tank. Therefore, make sure to run a filter which enough biological filtration.
How do I know if my guppies are happy?
- Smooth and brightly colored scales with no discoloration.
- No bumps or abnormal growths on the body.
- Flared out fins.
- Clear, normal eyes with no clouding or bulging.
- Normal breathing, not too slow or too rapid.
- Active swimming.
How many guppies should be kept together?
Guppies should be kept in trios –
2 females to each male
. Yeah, this is so important we’re sayin’ it twice. Not only does this better the chances of reproduction, but female guppies are also less likely to become territorial than males- so you’re more likely to keep a peaceful aquarium.
Can guppies and goldfish live together?
What is this?
It is possible to keep guppies and goldfish in the same tank water
. The temperature just needs to be around 72-74°F , which is on the high side for goldfish and on the cooler side for guppies. Of course, temperature isn’t the only consideration when deciding whether fish can live together.
Can I have guppies without a heater?
Yes, just like guppies,
guppy fry are going to need a heater to keep warm as well
. The heater for your guppy fry should be set between 76-80°F.
What is guppy food?
Brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, tubifex worms, mosquito larvae
, etc., all make great food for guppies. Although feeding wet food can cause problems occasionally, it is generally considered safe. As long as the food is obtained from a safe source, the risk of disease is minimal.
Can guppy live with Betta?
So to conclude this article:
yes, guppies and betta fish can live in the same aquarium
. You will have a bit more work feeding your betta separately and you will also need to purchase live plants, but it is doable.
What is special about guppy fish?
Guppy has
small head, elongated body and prominent tail that can be veil-, lace-, flag- or lyre-shaped
. Even though smaller in size, males have larger and more colorful tails than females. Guppy is named after Robert John Lechmere Guppy who discovered this fish in Trinidad in 1866. Guppy is an omnivore.
Will guppies overpopulate a tank?
Fry Production and Aquarium Overstocking
Uncontrolled breeding can lead to the obvious result of overpopulation
. Due to their prolific breeding ability, guppies produce a lot of fry, negatively influencing the cleanliness of water, and being a direct cause of overstocking.
Do guppies produce ammonia?
The most important thing when feeding your guppies is to not overfeed them. Offer them only the amount of food they can eat in about one minute. Overfeeding is the most common problem of fish death.
Feeding your fish too much food, will result into ammonia spike
, which is highly toxic for your fish.
Do guppies need an air filter?
Do Guppies Need a Filter?
Oxygen is very important for guppies
. However, filtering the water is also important. By feeding your guppies, they will produce waste.
What do guppies like in their tank?
Guppies are not picky eaters and will even graze on algae growing inside the aquarium. We like to give ours a wide variety of foods, such as
bloodworms, brine shrimp, flake foods, pellets, and Easy Fry and Small Fish Food
.
Do guppies like hiding spots?
Guppies like caves because it allows them to rest and have a peaceful place to hide
. Also, during the breeding and mating period, your guppies will like hiding places like a cave. You can also add some plants and give a nice overall natural look to your guppy tank.
How can you tell if a guppy is stressed?
stressed guppies will lose some of their color and will become pale
. guppies may stay near the surface gasping for air. nicked fins or injuries on their body. cloudy or swollen eyes (this can be caused by bacteria or internal parasites)
Can 3 male guppies live together?
Keeping more male guppies in a tank will help to spread out the aggression
. So all the guppies will not target only one guppy. If you keep fewer male guppies, say three guppies in a 10-gallon tank then the two male guppies can always target one guppy and constantly chase and bully it.
What is the lifespan of guppy fish?
Total lifespan of guppies in the wild varies greatly, but it is typically
around 2 years
.
Should I get male or female guppies?
Guppy enthusiasts remain divided as to the ideal female: male ratio. The textbook answer is
two females to each male
, but vast anecdotal evidence on the interwebs suggests that it really all comes down to the temperaments of the individual guppies.
Do guppies lay eggs?
Since
guppies give live birth instead of laying eggs
, guppy fry (baby fish) are born more developed that most fish. Unlike egg layers, they start life as miniature adults. A guppy can start to reproduce at only 2 to 3 months of age.
Can guppies live in a bowl?
Should you keep guppy fish in a glass bowl?
No, you should not keep guppies in a fish bowl
. In fact, you should avoid keeping any type of fish in a glass bowl.
Can guppy live with koi?
Answer:
Yes, high risk
. What is this? At only 2.5 inches long at their maximum adult size, guppies are quite small fish that are resultantly easy prey for koi.
