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 …
Guppies are very active breeders. Male guppies spend most of their time trying to mate with females and female guppies spend much of their lives pregnant. Guppy mating behavior mainly involves the male constantly chasing and trying to ‘rub’ his body against a female guppy so he can fertilize her. Guppies have been one of …
Guppies should not be kept in bowls. Fishbowls are too small to keep ANY fish in. The low water volume, lack of filtration, and minimal surface movement in fishbowls will lead to the guppies quickly dying. Guppies have long been popular in the freshwater fish-keeping hobby. They come out on top of the ‘Most Popular …
White spots on a goldfish are symptoms of a disease called Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, which is often shortened to Ich. Ich is a highly contagious disease that can spread to other fish in your tank if left untreated. A serious case of Ich can kill a goldfish. Goldfish have been kept as pets for centuries. Over many, …
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It is not normal for guppies to lay on the bottom of the tank. In my experience, there are a number of reasons guppies lay on the bottom of the tank and these include illness, stress, and poor water quality. Pregnant females may also lay on the bottom of the tank prior to giving birth. …
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Oscar fish are probably one of the most widely sold fish in our hobby. It seems like at some point everyone has owned an Oscar. It is probably thanks to their big puppy dog eyes or the fact they have bundles of personality. Whatever the reason, many of us see our Oscars more like pets …
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