Guppies

White spots that appear on guppies are caused by a disease called Ichthyophthirius multifiliis which is often shortened to Ich. Ich is highly infectious and, if left untreated, can quickly spread to every guppy in the aquarium. Guppies are probably the world’s most popular freshwater tropical fish. They are colorful, hardy, and easy to breed. Guppies are

Adult guppies need to be fed 2 to 3 times every day. They should be fed a variety of foods made up of flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods. Juvenile guppies should be fed 3 to 4 times a day and guppy fry should be fed every few hours to encourage fast healthy growth.

Endler Guppies will eat their own babies given the opportunity. Endlers are known to display a behavior known as filial cannibalism which results in the female eating her babies immediately after birth. Female Endler guppies take no parental responsibility for their offspring. I have been keeping and breeding Endler guppies for around 20 years. I have several

I have been keeping and breeding Endlers for more than 20 years, and over that time I have kept them in both large groups and as individual specimens. As more and more people discover the amazing Endler guppy, I find I am continually being asked ’Do Endlers need to be kept in groups?’ Endler guppies are

I have been keeping and breeding Endler guppies for over 20 years and I currently keep a number of different color strains. One question I am often asked is ‘Do Endlers need a heater?’. Endler guppies come from tropical climates and as such, they need their aquarium water to be maintained between 72°F and 82°F (22°C

Female guppies usually spend between 2 and 8 hours in labor. Sometimes labor can last as long as two days. Many factors can affect how long a guppy’s labor takes including the size of the female, the temperature of the water, and whether or not environmental factors are stressing her. Guppies have been one of

In recent years a number of reports have appeared online from people claiming their guppies have changed gender. Drawing on 30+ years experience of with these beautiful fish, I can categorically confirm guppies DO NOT change gender Since the 1960’s guppies have been a firm favorite in the freshwater fish keeping hobby. Guppies are easy-going, colorful,

I have been keeping and breeding guppies for over 30 years, and in that time I have had my fair share of guppies that ended up swimming upside down in the water. The reason guppies end up swimming upside down almost always relates to a problem with their swim bladder, which is the organ that helps