Guppies

Guppies are one of the most popular freshwater fish in the world. They are hardy, brightly colored, and can adapt to almost any water conditions they are given. Guppies are also incredibly easy to breed, and this is one of the reasons I have been in love with guppies for over 30 years. If you […]

It is easy to see why guppies have been so popular throughout the history of our hobby. For over 50 years, guppies have been one of the most popular fish for hobbyists to keep, breed and show. Guppies come in a wide range of colors. Whether they are red, green, blue, black, or white, guppies

The popularity of guppies has not dropped much in over 50 years. They have been in the top 10 fish sold worldwide for as long as anyone can remember. It is probably their easy-going nature, colorful bodies, and ease with which we can breed them that have led to their popularity. Red is an extremely

Guppies are one of the most popular tropical fish in the hobby. They have been kept and selectively bred over decades to give us the astonishing range of colors available today. I have been keeping, breeding, and showing guppies for nearly 30 years. Over that time I have fallen in love with this wonderful fish.

It is easy to see why Guppies are one of the most popular freshwater tropical fish in the world. They are colorful, hardy, and super easy to breed. In fact, if you are anything like me, Guppies will be one of the first fish you ever breed. Guppies are livebearing fish, which means the female

I first started keeping guppies over 30 years ago when I got my first 10-gallon aquarium and a small group of guppies. From that day to this, I don’t think there has been a single day when I didn’t have at least one aquarium in my fish room filled with guppies. Guppies love to eat

I have spent the last 30 years keeping, breeding, and showing guppies in competitions. For a number of years now I have been a guest speaker at fish clubs around the country, often preaching the joy of guppy keeping and breeding. One question I get at almost every talk I give is What is the

Dropsy isn’t actually a disease, in fact, it is a symptom of kidney failure in your guppy. When your guppy’s kidneys fail, its body cavity and tissues fill up with fluids causing its body to swell, eventually to the point where the scales stick out to the point your guppy looks like a pinecone. So

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