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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.

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Can hermit crab eat guppies and what everyday foods can I give hermits?

Hermit Crabs live in sea water. Guppies are freshwater fish and will not be able to live in with hermit crabs. The crabs would no doubt eat whatever dead fish you give them.

How long is the pregnancy of the guppies fish?

Gestation period for a guppy is around 28 days at 73F. If conditions are not as she wants them she can refuse to give birth and can even die rather than let them out. If you keep her properly fed and stick to the basic rules and make sure she is kept at the right temperature of around 70F to 75F she should drop her young at around the 28 to 30 day mark. The rules are. :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water but more is better. :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week.Follow the rules and you stand a chance of keeping fish successfully. Miss out on any of them, and I can guarantee that your fish will have constant health problems.

Can a guppy stop her labor if handler scared her?

Stress will cause miscarries, so if you scare them, they might kill the fry inside of her.

Why are your guppies motionless?

The ones that are motionless could mean that they are either; 1. Dying. 2. Or stressed before or after giving birth in a case of a female.

Why can you see through guppies?

You can not see through Guppies. You may well be able to see into some of them and see some of their internal organs. The reason for this is the lack of reflective material in some of their scales which allows some light to penetrate thus allowing some vision.

Is it OK to keep a guppy alone in a 2 gallon tank so long as its well planted?

Yes, do not go get another guppy unless it is the same gender they reproduce really fast. But fish are better with another fish.

Where did the guppy get its name?

From Trinidadian ichthyologist RJ Lechmere Guppy

What are the benefits of guppies?

There are many benefits to owning guppies. For one thing, they breed quickly, so it is a great fish to start with if one plans to get into the fish breeding business. For another, they are colorful and easy to care for, making them great pets.

What if red things come out of a guppies butt?

Your fish may have worms. There are worm cures at the pet shops. Just follow the directions.

Guppy with clamped eroding tail?

If you don't do something about changing the guppies water the fish will die. That kind of fin problem is always caused by putrid water conditions.

What are feeder guppies?

A feeder guppy is a guppy that is sold or going to be fed to a fish. Guppies are commonly used for this because so many are born at one time, and are usually born once a month.

Do pet store's sell male and female guppies?

Yes and No, some pet store's sell just the males because they are more visualy apealling than the female guppies, But most pet stores that sell an veriety of fish for breeders might.

A store i would point you toward would be Pets Mart or PETCO.

(they sell both male and female)

Do guppies live in the ocean?

Yes during the Summer I Usually put them and other tropical fish out around June 1,and bring them inside in early September.Word of warning,if you plan on keeping these fish outside,make sure to have water lilies and floating plants like duckweed or azolla in your tubs or ponds to protect them from predators.

How do you cross breed a guppy and a molly?

By having both males and females in the same tank. They are both live bearers and will mate with each other.. But beware the babies grow up to be really ugly!

How can you tell a female guppy?

A female guppy has a darker brown line that is visible through its body. The male has a very light brown line.

What does it mean when a guppy swims with its head up and tail down?

If the fish is struggling to rise in the water its swim bladder is damaged.

What kind of pet fish will not eat a guppy?

Many Fish don't eat guppies, like the neon fish. That is the most common mix I know.

What do gils love?

Molly because they have a same relationship and they are girlfriend and boyfriend