The Pearl Gourami is one of the most beautiful fish in the hobby. A mature male Pearl Gourami, when the light catches it correctly, shimmers with color. They are called ‘pearl’ gourami because they are literally covered in scales that reflect the light like a pearl. If you own a tank with Pearl Gourami in …
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The Bumblebee Goby is a truly stunning little fish whose name couldn’t be more appropriate. These tiny black and yellow fish herald from Indonesia and are becoming more and more popular in the fishkeeping hobby. I first started keeping Bumblebee Gobies a couple of years ago, and I haven’t regretted getting them. I keep a …
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I have been keeping and breeding guppies for 30+ years. In that time I have bred them for fun, for competitions and to sell for profit. Guppies are undoubtedly my favorite fish and I wouldn’t be without a tank full of them in my fish room. It is easy to understand why guppies are so …
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Guppies have been ranked the ‘most popular fish’ in fishkeeping surveys for years. You will be hard pushed to find someone that doesn’t like a guppy! Some of the many qualities that make guppies so popular are their bright colors, easy-going temperament, and the ease with which we can all breed them at home. I …
There are 3 main reasons a goldfish may be gasping at the surface. These are low oxygen levels in the water, high ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate levels in the water or the goldfish has a pest or disease which is affecting its ability to breathe normally. Goldfish have been kept as pets for hundreds of …
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Setting up a new fish tank is a really exciting time. You have been to the store, bought all the things you need and now it is time to set everything up. First, STOP! Before you do anything, read through this guide fully and the chances of your fish living a long, happy life are much greater. …
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Female guppy gestation period lasts for between 21 and 35 days. The exact length of gestation is largely down to water temperature. The warmer the water, the fewer days the female is pregnant. The speed of baby guppy development inside the female guppy is affected by temperature. Guppies are one of the world’s most popular …
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It is important to cycle a new aquarium to make it safe for fish to live in. Cycling an aquarium is the process of allowing bacteria to colonize the filter in a new aquarium in preparation for fish to be added. There are a number of ways to cycle an aquarium including the ‘fish in’ …
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Guppies should not be kept in cold water. As a tropical fish which originates from northeastern South America, guppies need their water temperature to be kept between 72°F and 80°F (22°C and 26°C). Keeping guppies in cold water will make them susceptible to diseases. Guppies are probably the world’s most popular freshwater fish. They have …
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Guppies are omnivores which means they need a diet made up of both meat protein and vegetable matter. Guppies need to be fed a varied, balanced diet which can be made up of fish flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods including bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp. For 60 years or more, guppies have been …
