Aquarium Care Of Fancy Guppies

Fancy guppies are a popular type of aquarium fish that are known for their beautiful fins and tails. They are relatively easy to care for, but there are a few things you need to know to keep them healthy and happy.

Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)

by Stan Shubel

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Aquarium Setup

Fancy guppies need an aquarium that is at least 10 gallons in size. The tank should be well-filtered and have a heater to keep the water at a temperature of 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit. The pH of the water should be between 6.5 and 7.5.

Fancy guppies prefer to live in a planted aquarium. Live plants provide them with hiding places and help to keep the water clean. You can also add some artificial plants to the tank, but live plants are preferred.

Feeding

Fancy guppies are omnivorous and will eat a variety of foods. They can be fed flake food, pellets, or live food. Live food, such as brine shrimp or bloodworms, is a good source of protein for guppies. However, live food should only be fed occasionally, as it can contain parasites.

You should feed your guppies several times a day, but only give them as much food as they can eat in a few minutes. Overfeeding can lead to health problems, such as obesity and digestive problems.

Water Changes

Fancy guppies need regular water changes to stay healthy. You should change 25% of the water in the tank every week. When changing the water, be sure to use a gravel vacuum to remove any waste from the bottom of the tank.

You should also test the water in the tank regularly for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Ammonia and nitrite are toxic to fish, so it is important to keep the levels of these chemicals low. Nitrate is less toxic, but it can still be harmful to fish if the levels are too high.

Health Care

Fancy guppies are generally healthy fish, but they can be susceptible to a number of diseases. Some of the most common diseases that affect guppies include:

• Ich
• Fin rot
• Dropsy

If you think your guppy is sick, it is important to separate it from the other fish in the tank and treat it with the appropriate medication. You can find medications for fish at your local pet store.

Breeding

Fancy guppies are relatively easy to breed in an aquarium. The male guppy will fertilize the eggs of the female guppy, and the eggs will hatch in about 28 days. The fry, or baby guppies, will need to be fed live food until they are large enough to eat flake food.

If you are interested in breeding fancy guppies, you will need to set up a separate breeding tank. The breeding tank should be about 5 gallons in size and should have a heater and a filter. You will also need to provide the guppies with plenty of hiding places.

Lifespan

Fancy guppies have a lifespan of about 2-3 years. However, with proper care, they can live for up to 5 years.

Fancy guppies are a beautiful and popular type of aquarium fish. They are relatively easy to care for, but there are a few things you need to know to keep them healthy and happy. By following the tips in this article, you can provide your fancy guppies with a long and healthy life.

Aquarium Care of Fancy Guppies (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)

by Stan Shubel

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	997 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled
Print length	:	112 pages

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