Guppies

Why do guppies eat their babies? Guppies display a behavior known as filial cannibalism which results in an adult animal eating her own babies immediately after birth. Guppies show no parental care for their fry and do not distinguish their own offspring from any other fry in the vicinity. Guppies are one of the most popular tropical fish […]

Why are my guppies dying? There are three main reasons guppies can suddenly start to die. They are poor water quality, low oxygen levels, and diseases. Another major reason guppies die suddenly is due to high or low water temperatures following a heater failure. I first started keeping guppies over 30 years ago when I was

How big do guppies get? On average, male guppies grow to approximately 0.6″–1.4″ (1.5-3.5cm) and female guppies grow to approximately 1.2″-2.4″ (3.0-6.cm) long. Actual adult size varies according to a number of factors including diet, water quality, and genetics. Guppies are one of the most widely kept tropical fish in the freshwater fish-keeping hobby. I first

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

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

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

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

Whenever I give guppy talks at fish clubs around the country, I am asked many of the same questions. One question which comes up a lot is Can guppies eat Mosquito Larvae? Yes, guppies can eat mosquito larvae. Mosquito larvae are a really good source of protein, fiber, and fat for your guppies, especially pregnant female