There can be multiple causes of white stringy poop in guppies. Internal parasites are the most likely cause, but constipation and poor water parameters are also common causes. Identifying the cause of the white stringy poop is the first step to solving the problem. Guppies have long been one of the most popular fish in […]
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Guppies and Platies are both staples of the freshwater community aquarium setup. Both fish are popular due to their bright colors, friendly, easygoing nature, and ease to breed. I have kept both species in my fish room, both in separate aquariums and together in the same tank. I am often asked, can guppies and platies live
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Guppies are easily one of the most popular fish in the hobby. Their bright colors and easy-going nature make them a staple of the ‘community’ aquarium. If you have guppies or you are thinking of getting some, you may be wondering ’Can guppies live with tetras?’ Guppies and tetras make an excellent combination for the community
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When it comes to humanely euthanizing an oscar at home, the best currently accepted method is to use Clove Oil. When exposed to Clove Oil in a sufficiently high enough dose, your oscar will firstly become unconscious before hypoxia (deprivation of oxygen) causes death. Clove Oil should be added slowly over a period of about
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It is extremely common for guppies to suffer from bent spines. The most common cause of a bent spine in guppies is a condition known as Scoliosis. When a fish develops Scoliosis, the spine becomes bent into a ‘C’ or ‘S’ shape. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for Scoliosis and euthanasia is often the
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Many different factors can affect how long guppies live. In general, guppies will live for between 1 and 4 years. Feeding your guppies good quality food, keeping them in a stress-free environment, and maintaining proper water parameters can all affect guppy longevity. Other factors that affect how long guppies live include their genetics and the
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The cost of guppies varies wildly depending on the source, quality, and rarity of the strain. So-called Mutt Guppies (just a random selection of colors) will usually cost between $1.00 and $3.00 per fish. Strains that have been specifically developed over many generations, such as the Berlin Buttercup Guppies may set you back between $25
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You look into your beloved Oscars tank and see him lying on his side on the bottom. You naturally think the worst. Before you go into panic mode, just take a minute. The majority of the time it’s nothing serious. For fish, Oscars are surprisingly intelligent. They can even get in a mood if you
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Oscars occasionally stop eating due to illness, poor water quality, or because their food has become stale. Oscars may also stop eating due to boredom with their food or due to lack of environmental stimulation. Over the last 30 years, I think I have kept just about every color strain of Oscar there is. I
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There can be numerous reasons an Oscars hides including because they are being bullied, they are weak due to illness or disease or they may hide because of external environmental factors like a loud TV or being too close to speakers. Oscars are usually confident fish. They won’t always be the tank boss, but they
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