Guppies are a brightly colored, tenacious ornamental fish that is widely loved by fish farmers. However, it is not an easy task to raise guppies well. This article will introduce you to the cultivation of guppies, help you from beginner to proficient, and let your guppies grow healthy and beautiful.
Before understanding the cultivation method of guppies, we need to understand the Xi of guppies. Guppies are native to Lake Malawi in Africa and prefer to live in alkaline water with a suitable water temperature of 22 -26. Guppies have a gentle personality and are suitable for polyculture with other peaceful fish.
Water quality: Guppies have high requirements for water quality and need to keep the water quality fresh and stable. It is recommended to use tap water that has been treated with exposure to the sun, or adjust the water quality with pure water and an appropriate amount of coral stone.
Containers: Guppies need enough space to move, so the feeding container should be large enough, generally recommended to be at least 50 cm long, 30 cm wide, and 30 cm high.
Filtration: In order to keep the water clean, an effective filtration system needs to be installed. You can choose between an upper filter and a lower filter.
Lighting: Guppies need proper light, and aquarium lights can be used to provide enough light for guppies.
Guppies need a nutritionally balanced feed, and you can choose a good quality aquarium feed. When feeding, follow the principle of "small and frequent meals" and avoid overfeeding at one time. In addition, guppies can also be provided with some live bait such as earthworms, bugs, etc.
Guppies are easy to breed and need to provide a good breeding environment during breeding. You can choose a special guppy breeding box or aquatic plant tank to breed mature guppies. In general, female guppies can reproduce after 2-3 months, while male guppies take 4-5 months.
Prevention: Change the water regularly and keep the water cleanFeed properly to avoid contamination of water quality by food residues;Disinfect your aquarium regularly.
*: If the guppy has abnormal conditions, such as loss of appetite, fin damage, etc., it needs to be treated promptly. It can be done with appropriate amounts of antimicrobials, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.**. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the amount and frequency of use of drugs to avoid causing harm to guppies.
Although the cultivation method of guppies may seem complicated, as long as we understand their Xi, provide a suitable breeding environment, feed reasonably, and pay attention to disease prevention and control, we can make guppies grow healthy and beautiful. Hopefully, this article will be helpful on your fish farming journey, and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.