Guppy breeding methods and precautions

Guppies have become a favorite among ornamental fish because of their gorgeous appearance, but it is not easy to raise them well, and you need to avoid some common misunderstandings. Let’s learn about the breeding methods and precautions of guppies.

1. Avoid keeping with aggressive fish

When raising guppies, avoid keeping them with aggressive fish. Guppies are gentle in nature and vulnerable to attack, so keeping them together with others will affect their growth. Even fish that are not very aggressive should not be kept together with guppies at will, because different breeding methods and adapted water environments may cause problems.

2. Avoid random pairing during breeding

When breeding guppies, random pairing should be avoided to avoid affecting the quality of offspring. Different species of guppies should not be raised together to avoid impure offspring. The breeding of new varieties requires technology and opportunity. Random pairing may cause harm to the parents and affect the survival of guppies.

3. Pay attention to water temperature and water quality

The suitable water temperature for guppies is 22 to 26 degrees. Adult fish should be controlled at 22 to 24 degrees, while newborn fish need 24 to 26 degrees. The suitable water quality is weak alkaline, with a pH value of 7-7.3 and a DH value of 8-9. Guppies are sensitive to chlorine, so the water used to raise the fish needs to be fully aired.

Changes in water temperature and water quality have a great impact on guppies. Newly purchased fish are prone to getting sick due to unsuitable water temperature and water quality. Guppies are tropical fish and their suitable water temperature is about 25 degrees. New fish need to gradually adapt to the water temperature when they arrive home. The tap water needs to be left alone for three days. It is best to use water that has been exposed to the sun.

4. Avoid overfeeding

When feeding, avoid overfeeding, as guppies will become overfed. It is recommended to feed small amounts frequently to keep the fish in good condition. Guppies are omnivorous, and high-protein foods such as live red nematodes can make the colors more vivid and are suitable for adult guppies. Newborn fry are suitable for feeding live brine shrimp, fish meal, shrimp meal , etc.

5. Breeding precautions

During breeding, the mother fish should be isolated to protect the newborn fish from attack. Isolation helps the mother fish to give birth quietly, conserve energy, and ensure the safety of the newborn fish. You can make your own isolation space or use aquatic plants to provide a hiding place for your baby fish .

The above is an introduction to the key points of guppy breeding. If you want guppies to grow healthily during the breeding process, you must pay attention to these points.