Guppies

If you are planning to go on vacation, and you have an aquarium with guppies living in it, you may be wondering How long can guppies live without food? Guppies are very hardy. Healthy adult guppies can easily survive for up to 2 weeks without food whilst you are on vacation. Younger guppies would be able

Guppies are ‘tropical’ fish. They need to be kept in warm water to grow and thrive. The ideal temperature for a guppy aquarium is between 75°F and 80°F (23°C and 26°C). For short periods of maybe 1 or 2 days guppies can be kept as low as 65°F (18°C). For longer periods, the minimum temperature

Whilst you wouldn’t want to keep your guppies in permanent darkness, they don’t need an aquarium light as such. Providing the aquarium they live in receives some light, either natural light from a window or ambient light from the room the aquarium is in, the guppies will be fine. Guppies are colorful, easy-going, and hardy.

There can be multiple causes of white stringy poop in guppies. Internal parasites are the most likely cause, but constipation and poor water parameters are also common causes. Identifying the cause of the white stringy poop is the first step to solving the problem. Guppies have long been one of the most popular fish in

Guppies and Platies are both staples of the freshwater community aquarium setup. Both fish are popular due to their bright colors, friendly, easygoing nature, and ease to breed. I have kept both species in my fish room, both in separate aquariums and together in the same tank. I am often asked, can guppies and platies live

Guppies are easily one of the most popular fish in the hobby. Their bright colors and easy-going nature make them a staple of the ‘community’ aquarium. If you have guppies or you are thinking of getting some, you may be wondering ’Can guppies live with tetras?’ Guppies and tetras make an excellent combination for the community

It is extremely common for guppies to suffer from bent spines. The most common cause of a bent spine in guppies is a condition known as Scoliosis. When a fish develops Scoliosis, the spine becomes bent into a ‘C’ or ‘S’ shape. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for Scoliosis and euthanasia is often the

Many different factors can affect how long guppies live. In general, guppies will live for between 1 and 4 years. Feeding your guppies good quality food, keeping them in a stress-free environment, and maintaining proper water parameters can all affect guppy longevity. Other factors that affect how long guppies live include their genetics and the

The cost of guppies varies wildly depending on the source, quality, and rarity of the strain. So-called Mutt Guppies (just a random selection of colors) will usually cost between $1.00 and $3.00 per fish. Strains that have been specifically developed over many generations, such as the Berlin Buttercup Guppies may set you back between $25