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Wild guppies generally feed on a variety of food sources, including benthic algae and aquatic insect larvae. Guppies are used as a model organism in the fields of ecology, evolution, and behavioural studies.
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| Guppy | |
|---|---|
| Genus: | Poecilia |
| Species: | P. reticulata |
| Binomial name | |
| Poecilia reticulata W. Peters, 1859 | |
- What are guppies good for?
- Why are guppies used in aquarium?
- What kind of food do guppies eat?
- How many guppies should be kept together?
- What's the lifespan of a guppy?
- What big fish can you put with guppies?
- Can you put guppies in tap water?
- Do guppies eat their babies?
- How often should I change my guppies water?
- Do guppies need plants?
- What size tank can guppies live in?
- Can neon tetras and guppies live together?
- Can guppies breed with Mollies?
- Do guppies eat baby snails?
What are guppies good for?
They're Low-Maintenance. Guppies are incredibly easy to keep alive. Just keep the tank clean and provide them with food (they'll eat just about anything and are great for mosquito control), and they're happy.
Why are guppies used in aquarium?
Guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata) are some of the most breathtaking in the aquarium community. Revered for their stunning coloration and fast breeding rate, guppies are the quintessential domesticated freshwater fish. Many seasoned aquarists liken them to Goldfish, as they are pretty widespread and easy to keep healthy.
What kind of food do guppies eat?
Brine shrimp, frozen bloodworms, tubifex worms, mosquito larvae, etc., all make great food for guppies. Although feeding wet food can cause problems occasionally, it is generally considered safe. As long as the food is obtained from a safe source, the risk of disease is minimal.
How many guppies should be kept together?
Guppies should be kept in trios – 2 females to each male. Yeah, this is so important we're sayin' it twice. Not only does this better the chances of reproduction, but female guppies are also less likely to become territorial than males- so you're more likely to keep a peaceful aquarium.
What's the lifespan of a guppy?
Guppies can live as long as four or five years if they're looked after properly. However, it's more common for them to live between just one and two years.
What big fish can you put with guppies?
These two species will be fine together as long as the Angelfish are small – larger Angelfish will probably see Guppies as an easy snack. If you're set on keeping Angelfish, I would recommend some larger tank mates such as Cory Catfish, Bristenose Plecos, Swordtails, or Mollies.
Can you put guppies in tap water?
In most cases, tap water contains quite a big amount of chlorine. This substance is deadly for any guppy. It will kill them pretty quickly or slowly depending on how much of it there is in the water. ... For the time being, you put the fish in some tap water, so they won't die.
Do guppies eat their babies?
After giving birth to their offspring, guppy fish will not exhibit any parental care and if left in the same aquarium with the fry, they will mistake them for food and eat them. ... A further explanation is that by eating her own fry, the female guppy is replenishing her fat storage.
How often should I change my guppies water?
The ideal water hardness for guppies is dGH 8-12. The correlation between water hardness and pH is very important. Usually, the higher the water hardness, the higher the pH level is. The general rule for most species is to change half of your water every week so it always remains fresh and clean.
Do guppies need plants?
Even though plants aren't necessary for guppies, your fish can really benefit from the cover, especially if they're breeding. ... Dense plants provide baby guppies with lots of hiding spots, so they can stay there and hide from adults until they're grown up. Also, plants help keep the water clean and well-oxygenated.
What size tank can guppies live in?
Guppies grow to an average of 2 inches long, so the smallest tank size we recommend is a 5-gallon aquarium for a trio of guppies. But given how quickly they reproduce, a 10- or 20-gallon aquarium would be more appropriate in the long run.
Can neon tetras and guppies live together?
YES! Guppies and neon tetras make excellent tank mates when the conditions are right.
Can guppies breed with Mollies?
Potential cross breeding between guppies and mollies
These adult fish are not fertile and will not reproduce. Sadly, most babies from the guppies and mollies will die before, during or shortly after they are born. Both guppies and mollies can carry sperm for a long time after reproducing.
Do guppies eat baby snails?
Can Guppies Eat Snails? No, that is quite unlikely considering the sizes of the guppies and their character. It is probably physically impossible for the guppies to eat snails and consume them, even if they try to do this in groups. The thing is that the guppies won't even try to do that.
