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Guppy
The guppy is a live-bearer, and is also known as the millionfish. With its selectively bred bright colors and fancy,large fins, the guppy appeals to many people and is a popular pick as a pet for the community fish tank. Int his category, there are questions relating to guppy care, guppy varieties, etc.
846 Questions
What do guppy crunchers do in Insaniquarium?
Guppy crunchers crawl on the floor eating any baby guppies that go toward the bottom of the tank. You can usually lure them there using food. They release beetle that can be collected for money or used to feed a beetlecruncher.
Any good tropical flake food is great for guppies. You can get fish flake online at www.bigalsonline.cmo at a great price.
Why does my guppy bite the other ones fins off and is it normal for them to do that to each other?
I don't know why; I'm not a guppy-whisperer, but as far as I know, it is normal. Be careful though. It shortens the life of your fish.
What is the difference between light and dark guppy fry?
There is only a genetic colour difference. Some are lighter or darker than others.
Why are black widow tetras nipping at your guppy?
They are not being fed enough and are probably not getting enough protein in their diet.
No. Guppies are ectothermic, which is commonly referred to as 'cold-blooded'. Guppies are fish, and all fish are ectothermic, as are reptiles and amphibians.
How do you find out what sex your fantail guppy is?
The male has a modified anal fin know as a gonopodium which can rotated forward or to one side when it attempts to deposit sperm into the female. Most of the females can be identified by a dark spot near the anal fin, know as the gravid spot. Males typically have the fancy colorful tails moreso than the females.
How do you tell how many babies your guppy is going to have?
You can only make an estimate based on previous research. Guppies are live birthers, and you can't exactly give them an ultrasound.
A guppy is a small fish that needs to be put on a tropical tank. People say they are delicate to keep, if you have a bigger fish like a fighting fish or an angelfish, they might try and eat them. They eat a lot but don't give them too much. If they are pregnant, some other fish might try and peck at them.
What do you do if your guppys fins are nipped and he will not eat?
Sorry to say,
But he is dying. The nipped fins might be because he was attacked by another fish. And since that happened he probably can't swim as well.
Guppies eat water plants and insect larva. Once a guppy gives birth it will also eat there babies, that is why the babies need a spot to hide so the parents don't eat them because since they're so small there babies look like food.
Guppy food and feeding is pretty simple. You can feed them either plain dry food from the store or a variate of things like finely chopped lettuce and other veggies. When feeding be sure to give only the amount that all the fish can consume with in a few minutes. Other wise you will have extra food that will dirty up your tank.
DRY FOOD:
Dry foods are a good source of everything that your guppies need. You are able to buy all sorts of different dry foods. Here are just a few:
- TetraColor Tropical crisps: These are good for keeping your fish colorful and health at the same time.
- TetraAlgae veggie Enhanced crisps: i good source of veggies for your fish
- Tetramin Tropical Flakes: This a good one for just an average food it also has all the vitamins needed.
So you see there are many types of fish food. That is just a few. You have to get a fish food that is just for guppies you can get one that is for multiple kinds. You could also buy a couple different kinds of dry food and switch every couple days.
NUTRITION:
Nutrition is simple aswell. One reason is becasue most foods you buy will already have all the vitaims, veggies and others needs is them. These needs can be also suited if you give finely chopped leetuce and other thing like that, just check a site or a local pet store first.
BAD FOODS:
All fish have atleast some type of food bad for them. Guppies have a few here is a list:
- Infusoria: Water can look crystal clear but have this, that is why you use aquasafe.
- Baby Brine Shrimp: Are ok to feed but use it as like a treat
- Micro Worms: These are also fine to feed but to much is bad. these are also for guppy fry
- Daphnia:MOst experts would say that this is not the best food. DO NOT PUT IN FRY TANK IT WILL TAKE ALL THE OXYGEN.
- Mosquito Larvae:Becasue of how they hatch and live don't feed it to them.
- Tubificid Worms: CAUTION! Feed Tubifex worms to you guppies at great risk
- Glass Worms: They are a good live food for your guppies, but by no means at the top of the list.
- Black Worms: Same as Tubificid worms
These foods are some the worst things you can feed guppies.
GOOD FOODS:
Here is a list of good foods for your guppies to eat beside veggies and dry food.
- Wingless fruit flies:Great food for guppies but never metioned to people
- Earthworms:These are great but most be shered and kept in a bowl for a couple days to clean them
- Bloodworms:They are an excellent food for your guppies.
These are three of " Extra treats" but, before you buy besure to get the proper techquie for feeding to the guppies.
water plants and insect larva
Will gupy fish eat their young?
Yes, guppies will eat their young. This is why you should separate the guppy fry from their parents and any other fish if you want to save the babies.
What to do with extra guppy fry?
If they are small enough to be eaten by your other fish, place them in your main community tank. For example, angelfish are always delighted to reduce your guppy fry population. If you do not have any other fish and they are too big to be eaten by their parents, then I would suggest giving them away. Some pet stores will give you in store credit if you exchange your guppies with them for in store credit-not all stores will, but you can always call/email your local pet stores to find out. If your pet stores do not offer such an option, I would give them away via Craigslist, friends, et cetera or just keeping them, if you have enough space. However, if you don't have adequate room and equipment to keep your guppy fry, I would highly suggest checking with your local pet stores, feeding them to other fish, or as a last resort, giving them away.
