Male guppies fight for a few different reasons. The most likely scenario is you have more male guppies than female guppies. And the males are fighting for the attention of the lone female guppy. There are other reasons guppies fight, but it’s almost always because of a lack of females in the tank. We will … Read more
You just bought a fish tank and need to fill it with water. Is it okay to use tap water? Can guppies live in tap water? Yes, guppies can live in tap water because they are extremely hardy fish. But it’s not recommended. I recommend filling your tank with tap water, adding a pinch of … Read more
If you have an aquarium will guppies, then you might be interested in adding frogs to it. However, a common concern with adding frogs to a tank with guppies is whether the frogs will eat the guppies. Fortunately, frogs rarely eat guppies. Frogs prefer eating insects and mosquito larvae, so your guppies will be safe … Read more
A freshwater tank usually means guppies – they’re easy fish and look great. However, a tank with only guppies can look a little boring. Trust me, I’ve done it before and it’s boring. Snails, if done right, are a great addition to a fish tank. They clean the tank, add some character, and reduce algae. … Read more
Every fish tank requires a light, right? Not quite. Lights in fish tanks are not really required for the fish – they are required for plants (and humans), but not the fish. This rule of thumb applies to guppies as well. Guppies do not require a light. The sunlight that comes in through your window … Read more
Do you have a fish tank that is getting overrun by guppy fry? It’s a common problem for guppy tanks – guppies are called millionfish for a reason! They give birth to what seems like millions upon millions of fish. Fortunately, there are ways to manage the population of guppies – placing predator fish in … Read more
Guppy owners have noticed a disturbing trend after a female guppy gives birth to a batch of fry: The female guppy will often, but not always, die immediately after giving birth. That’s right, it’s more or less expected that a female guppy will die after giving birth. This article will focus on answering why female … Read more
Everyone loves an aquarium with plants, right? Plants, especially live plants, add a great aesthetic appeal to a fish tank. However, there is one concern on the back of every guppy owner’s mind when placing plants in a tank with guppies. Do guppies eat plants? Yes, guppies do eat plants. Fortunately, guppies mostly eat algae … Read more
Basically, any fish that eats other fish will eat guppies if they are close enough in size. Bettas, oscars, piranhas, needlenose gar, cichlids, and even small catfish all eat guppies or guppy fry. It’s a fish eat fish world out there! Of course, there are differences between guppies. Feeder guppies are meant to be fed … Read more
Yes! Guppies will eat goldfish food. But it’s not recommended that you feed guppies goldfish food for a long period of time. Goldfish flakes and food are designed for goldfish – not guppies. These flakes do not have the nutritional content necessary for guppies to live a healthy life. Why Goldfish Food is Bad for … Read more