Do Guppies need an aquarium heater? Yes, guppies are a species of fish from tropical climates and as such, they do need a heater in their aquarium. Guppies need to be kept at between 72°F and 80°F (22°C and 26°C). When kept at lower temperatures, guppies can be susceptible to stress and diseases. Guppies are often […]
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Do guppies need a filter? Whilst it is technically true that you can have a guppy aquarium without a filter, adding appropriate filtration makes keeping guppies healthy a lot easier. If you are an inexperienced fish keeper, definitely add a filter to your guppy aquarium. Guppies were one of the first fish I ever kept. 30
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Do guppies lay eggs? No, guppies don’t lay eggs. Guppies are a live bearing species of fish, which means the female guppies give birth to live, free-swimming baby fish. Guppies can have up to 100 or more babies at a time. I have been keeping and breeding guppies for over 30 years. My very first aquarium
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Do Guppies eat algae? No, guppies do not eat algae! Guppies may be seen picking at algae, but they don’t actually eat it. Guppies pick at algae to remove and eat microscopic crustaceans and uneaten food which has been caught in the algae. It is a common misconception that guppies eat algae. I have been keeping
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Do German Blue Rams eat shrimp? Yes, German Blue Rams will eat any shrimp they can fit in their mouths. Adult Red Cherry Shrimp or Amano Shrimp may not be eaten, but babies and juveniles almost certainly will. To reduce the chances of German Blue Rams eating your shrimp, provide as many hiding places for the
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Do Black Mollies Lay Eggs? No, Black Mollies do not lay eggs. Black Mollies are a live-bearing species of fish, meaning the female retains the fertilized eggs inside her body while they develop, then gives birth to live, free-swimming baby fish. Black Mollies were one of the first fish I ever bred in my fish room.
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The Congo Tetra is a peaceful, larger-bodied African Tetra whose colors have to be seen to be believed. This stunning fish is underappreciated in the hobby. When a mature male Congo Tetra, with his flowing fins, catches the light, his full coloration never fails to impress. Congo Tetras make a great addition to any tank,
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Can you make money breeding aquarium fish? It is possible to make money by breeding aquarium fish. The trick is to breed the right fish. Choosing colorful, popular, easy to breed, quick-growing fish is the secret to turning a profit and making some money I first started keeping fish around 30 years ago, and it wasn’t
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Can Rummy Nose Tetras live with Angelfish? Rummy Nose Tetras can live with Angelfish. In fact, Rummy Nose Tetras and Angelfish is a classic combination that has been used by aquarists for years. Both fish look stunning together, especially when kept in a heavily planted aquarium. Rummy Nose Tetras are one of my favorite fish. I
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Pearl Gouramis are peaceful members of the Gourami family that are known for their ‘pearl’ like coloration. Guppies are available in just about every color under the sun. It is common to ask ’can Pearl Gourami be kept with Guppies?’. Yes, Pearl Gourami can live with Guppies. Both species of fish are non-aggressive and will, for
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