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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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What do you do when your minnow keeps going to the bottom of the fish tank?

If you are observing the basic fishkeeping rules that follow and the fish has not been physically damaged you do nothing. The fish is simply doing what comes naturally.The basic rules of sucessfull fishkeeping are. :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank must have a permanently running 'cycled' filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. Folloe the above and your fish will stand a chance of survival. Fail to follow them and I can guarantee that your fish will be constantly getting sick and will live a shortened lifespan.

Can an air pump be too strong for guppies?

If an air pump is simply being used to provide bubbles/circulation then you can put a G clamp on the airline and reduce the airflow if the fish seem to be having a hard time. Need more information to fully answer this question. A 10 gallon tank with an outside power filter sized correctly for the tank is not a problem even for baby guppies. If the concern is with the intake tube, place a mesh cloth or section of an old pair of hosiery around the end of the tube.

How do you tell a female guppy from a female mosquito fish?

Mosquito fish dont have any color, they are mainly tan or grey in color, and they are thinner and longer looking.

If all the guppies and water snails were killed what would happen to the population of the archer fish?

Absolutely nothing. They come from entirely different habitats and Archerfish eat insects that they shoot down, so they can not influence one another in any way whatsoever.

Can green swordtails go in a the same tank as guppies?

They will be OK together provided you don't overcrowd them and overstock the tank. If you follow the basic rules of fishkeeping which are. :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank must have a permanently running filter. :- Every tank must have at least 50% of its water replaced every week. Stick to the above rules and your fish stand a chance of survival. Fail to look after the fishes water as above and I can guarantee that your fish will be constantly getting sick and will live a much shorter life than it should.

Higher survival rate guppy fish or perch fish?

The guppies have a smaller survival rate because they can only have 1 at a time, where as a perch lays lots of tiny eggs at a single spawning. Then the male comes and fertilizes the eggs.

What are the condition for ideal fluid?

1.Isothermal expansion at a high temperature AB

2.Adiabatic expansion as the temperature falls to a lower rule BC

3.Isothermal compression at lower temperature CD

4.Adiabatic compression as temperature increase to initial high volume DA

What type of filteration system do guppies need in a 5 gallon aquarium?

A simple air driven corner filter should do the job in a tiny 5 gallon tank provided the tank contains no more than 3 guppies. The first basic rule is :- 1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water. Your tank is nominally a 5 gallon tank which means when it is only filled to within an inch of the top and has gravel on the bottom, the most it will be holding will be around 3.5 to 4 gallons of water.

What is the white thing coming out of your female guppy?

If this is a white string dragging below the fishes tummy then it is poo (fecal matter). The fish could have constipation. Look to its diet and water quality fix whatever is wrong and the problem will go away. Remember Guppies are omnivourous, like their water around 70F. neutral pH and normal Gh and Kh.

Why do your guppies lay on the floor?

Guppies are fish. Fish are aquatic animals that must be kept in water. If your guppy has been lying on the floor for a significant length of time, it is most likely dead.

What would you keep a guppy in at home?

An aquarium or container that holds at least 1.5 gals of water with a heater/thermostat and filter, substrata, lights and plants.

How small of space can you breed guppies in?

1 gallon per fish for guppies in a regular tank, so just buy a breeding box at Petsmart or something and put the pregnant fish in when you think she's about to give birth and take her out immediatly when she's given birth. Note: guppies give live birth and do not lay eggs.

How many babies do neon tetra fish have at once?

It is most unlikely that you will ever breed Neon Tetras. They are a very difficult fish to breed. One spawning can produce several hundred fry.

How do you breed guppy fish in a half gallon tank?

just leave 2 mails and 1 female guppy in the tank with no other fish in the tank at all times.-Shocker There should be 3 females to one male. If there are too many males, the females will get stressed out. I would recommend a larger fish tank than a half gallon. Maybe a 10 gallon tank. Remember, you are going to have some babies. Where will you put them?

Signs of guppy birth?

If you have a female guppy, and then you see that she has lost size and you have some small fish in with it that you didn't put in there, I can assure you that you would probably be correct if you assume that your Guppy has given birth.

What is the outer covering of guppies?

A guppy is a tropical fish, and is covered by fish scales.

Do Albino catfish get along well with guppies and other library fish?

There are two kinds of 'albino' catfish commonly seen in aquariums. One is the albino channel catfish....which will grow to be VERY LARGE and will eat anything it can put in its gaping mouth...the other kind is the albino corydoras catfish. The corydoras will get along PERFECTLY with guppies and just about any aquarium fish...'library' or not.

How do you make money out of breeding guppies?

You would probably have to find a pet shop that will buy them, you can post a free add on craigslist.com and adopt them out for a fee, or use Ebay.