Dragon guppy (Poecilia reticulata) this guppy fish is famous due to its variety of colors; it has shades of yellow, violet, blue, red, orange. Both males and females are colorful. Dragon guppies love to eat around the mid and bottom level... [Read More...]

Guppies are the kind of fish that will eat almost anything once the right food is provided; eating help them to build their immune system and make them healthy just like any living thing. Guppies rarely ignore foods if it has... [Read More...]

Guppies are beautiful to behold, it is difficult to believe their body can host any parasite, but you don’t need to be scared because all their diseases can be cured. Below are parasites that affect guppies and the best way to... [Read More...]

Shaking of guppy is not a disease or infection, but it is a symptom of an ailment called shimmy. You will notice rough fins, yawning, head shaking, labored breathing. Shaking is usually caused by water less than ideal water conditions which... [Read More...]

Beginners often wonder about the difference between a newly dead guppy and a sleeping one; this post is created to explain the difference between the two behavioral traits. Everyone knows guppies are active, and this is why it is hard to... [Read More...]

Swim bladder disorder is not one particular ailment, and it is the compilation of diseases affecting the bladder. This disorder affects every guppy species, including bettas and goldfish. The best way to treat swim bladder disorder is to keep your aquarium... [Read More...]

Guppies are fantastic creatures, easy to rear, colorful, peaceful, but fragile if not handled carefully. Most people believe you don’t need to learn the ropes before you start keeping guppies, most people that think this way rush back to learning when... [Read More...]

I am sure you must have wondered in time past why some of your guppies are swimming upside down, don’t be too fast to get rid of fish undergoing this swim pattern that is why this post was created. If your... [Read More...]

Swollen belly in animals and humans is popularly called dropsy. It also affects humans, but this post will concentrate on how they affect fish and how fish can contact the horrible disease. If your fish has a swollen belly it is... [Read More...]

This post will teach you what to do if your fish is tested with dropsy, especially when it is detected early. Please note that fish that stay in freshwater are more susceptible to be infected by dropsy bacteria. Most viruses or... [Read More...]

These two creatures belong to Poecilia genus. Other fish in this genu are swordtails, platyfish, mollies, and the likes. It will interest you to know that they both live in freshwater, they are livebearers which give birth to their offspring alive,... [Read More...]

White spot in guppies is a disease called (Ich or Ichthyophthirius multifiliis). This is a parasitic disease that is widespread among aquarium fish. This disease starts when a parasite called protozoan finds its way to the fish gills, body and fins... [Read More...]

You don’t need much to satisfy guppies. All you need is to provide a clean environment with adequate space and a moderate supply of food, not overfeeding, and then you will see the beautiful creatures in good health. Yes, Algae is... [Read More...]

Guppies are kept in public places and homes around the world to beautify the environment, many people wonder what the right food to give, this post was created to inform you if guppies eat tropical fish flakes. The answer to the... [Read More...]

There are many similarities these two species shared, both dwarf Gouramis and Guppies love to live in a tropical aquarium, and they can also cope in an extreme environment, this is why they are kept by adept aquarists though dwarf Gouramis... [Read More...]

This topic is the question most beginners ask, and they want to know species that can live comfortably with guppies. Here is where you get precise information on guppies and other related fish. So do goldfish and guppies get along? Yes... [Read More...]

Guppies are one of the most peaceful and most colourful fishes. In the wild, they are commonly found in tropical freshwater particularly the rivers and lakes of South America. Several types of guppies are spread throughout Brazil, Venezuela, Antilles, Netherlands, and... [Read More...]

Guppies are generally easy fish to care for, that is why they are a great choice for both beginners and experienced aquarium owners. Guppies don’t have extreme or difficult environmental demands. They are hardy fish and can accept a wide range... [Read More...]

Algae is not something most aquarium owners want to see in their tanks. It is unsightly and does not look very great in tanks. Having brown algae in aquarium tanks is an event that is almost unavoidable because it can grow... [Read More...]

Java moss belongs to the Hypnaceae plant family. Java moss is an easy to grow plant with irregular small branched stems. It is commonly used in freshwater aquariums because it adds a lot of value to the tank including its ability... [Read More...]

The red cobra guppy, also known as millions fish is one of the easiest aquarium fish to care for. It is a peaceful fish that also gets along easily with other peaceful tank mates. It is one of the aquarium top... [Read More...]

Guppies and other members of the aquarium often react to certain changes in the environment including water current. These environmental changes can be in favour of or against the members of the aquarium. Water movement plays an important role in aquarium... [Read More...]

There are several behavioural changes that you should look out for in guppies. White poop in guppies can mean a lot of things and it can be a sign that you should consider. However, you don’t have to feel too bad... [Read More...]

Tuxedo guppy is scientifically known as Poecilia Reticullata. It often has any possible colour with tuxedo pattern, hence the name. Like other guppies, they are easy to care for, and the males generally have a smaller size when compared to the... [Read More...]

Generally, guppies like other fishes breathe by taking water through their mouth and releasing it through their gills. They filter oxygen from water with a part of the gills called rake, which is similar to the lungs. The gills are the... [Read More...]

Temperament : Peaceful Colour : Typically Black and White Diet : Fish Flakes, Blood Worm, Java Moss Adult Size : 2 inches or 6 cm Lifespan : 2-3 Years Water Temperature : 64° – 82° F or 18° – 27.7° C Water Ph... [Read More...]

Most species of fish, particularly those kept in the aquarium have behavioural ways of expressing how they feel. Some of these behaviours and body changes pass certain messages across to members of the aquarium. Even in the wild, these fishes are... [Read More...]

Many people that keep guppies as a pet usually expect it to play around in the aquarium but often get surprised when they see them hiding.  Some guppies can be found hiding under the pebbles in the aquarium, some hide in... [Read More...]

Guppies and goldfish are very colourful and peaceful species of fish. They are both freshwater aquarium fish species but also have the ability to thrive in varying environmental conditions. Although are known to be peaceful, and both species having similar environmental... [Read More...]

Guppies are generally known to be peaceful fishes but they sometimes exhibit nipping behaviours. They are live bearers and give birth to fully developed fry. This alone makes them capable of independent and existence without any need for further parental care.... [Read More...]

Mollies and guppies are active fishes with unique personalities and plenty of interesting behaviours. They belong to the same family known as Poeciliidae as well as the same genus called Poecilia. However, a lot of people who operates aquarium have a... [Read More...]

Betta and Guppy are two freshwater fishes that have very beautiful and amazing strains. They both have hundreds of colors and decent amount of tail types, they also have numerous strains. However, the question to be asked is if both Guppies... [Read More...]

A lot of people who operate Aquarium or those that intend to start an aquarium usually have a particular problem in common. This problem is about identifying and telling the difference between two fish species, Endlers and Guppies. The question about... [Read More...]

Guppy lovers, especially those that want to start keeping the fish most times, worry about the size of water in the fish tank or the number of guppies in an aquarium. Generally you can calculate that 1 inch of fish will... [Read More...]

Endler’s livebearers (Poecilia wingei) are a good-looking and relatively scarce species of guppies. You can widely see them in Laguna de Patos in Venezuela, a South American pet firm that has a freshwater lake in its environment. Laguna de Patos lake is... [Read More...]

Though guppies are not known to be widely aggressive, this is the reason you can find them in public aquarium around the world. Fish lovers adore guppies as a peaceful and sociable pet. Aquarists often get worried when they see guppies,... [Read More...]

Albino blue topaz guppies are not one of the most popular, but they are unique due to their bluish orange color. They are one of the guppy fish types. Albino guppies are largely available, and they are not hard to find... [Read More...]

Endlers or Endler’s livebearer is a perfect looking fish that is close to the guppy fish. These are colourful fish and usually available in different pet shops. The availability of the fish is due to its small size, quiet temper, attractive... [Read More...]

One of the well-known and famous fish of aquarium is the Guppy fish. The guppies spread plenty of colours to the tank and are among peaceful, cheap and easily manageable type of fish. The guppies are also known by another name... [Read More...]

Guppies and Angelfish are two of the most popular species of aquarium fish that you can buy. Both of them can bring any aquarium to life with their beautiful colorings and active natures. But can you keep guppies and angelfish together?... [Read More...]

Cherry Shrimp and Guppies are two of the most popular species of aquarium fish, especially for beginner tank owners. They are peaceful species that don’t require too much special attention, making them perfect for most tank setups. But can I keep... [Read More...]

It can be hard to find a good heater for your aquirium. I have just finished reviewing the Eheim Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater 300w.  But did it live up to expectation ? Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying... [Read More...]

There’s nothing more provoking for a fish owner than looking into your tank to see one of your guppy floating lifelessly at the surface of the water. This can be even more annoying if, over the next few days, more guppies... [Read More...]

Guppies are humid kinds of fish, and they love warmer water. Although guppies can endure in lower temperature water, the chances of emerging types of diseases are really on a high side. Guppies do not need a heater to survive, But... [Read More...]

I always receive this same questions by guppy’s lovers/trainees who want to keep guppies in their aquarium:In a nutshell: the life span of a guppy fish depends on numerous factors. Generally, Guppies generally live between 1-3 years, but it is not... [Read More...]

Guppies are livebearers, which means when guppies attain maturity, they give birth to live, feasible, free-swimming offspring. They do not lay eggs, knowing how guppies give birth can aids aquarium lovers to enjoy breeding healthy guppies more without stressing the pregnant... [Read More...]

What can you do when you are not around for a few days or maybe a few weeks? How do you feed them or how to change water while you are away? What happens if you don’t give them food at... [Read More...]

The survival rate of the Guppy fish in aquariums is dependent on how you keep them out of danger and maintain good conditions for their growth. For this, you need to know about the details of the Guppy fish growth stages... [Read More...]

If you are limited for space you might consider keeping your guppy fish in a small bowl, but is this a good idea? So Can Guppy Fish Live in a Glass Bowl? No, preferably you should avoid keeping guppies in a... [Read More...]

The temperature in your aquarium is very important for keeping certain fish like tropical fish such as guppies. A digital thermometer will give you a real time visual display of the current temperature in your aquarium. In this article I am... [Read More...]

People think only humans develop a bent spine, surprisingly, guppies also do. The fact is, the curved spine is the most noticeable disease that affects guppies. Some guppies bent spine are from birth while some get the curvature in the spine... [Read More...]

Fin rot is common among fish in the tropics, mostly the ones that are displayed in freshwater aquarium.  If your guppies are suffering from fin rot you will need to know how to treat it. Guppy fish with rot have sharp... [Read More...]

This article contains everything you need to know about pregnant guppy fish. I will cover every thing you need to know from signs your guppy is pregnant, how to care for your pregnant guppy and more. Guppy fish can quickly over... [Read More...]

Guppies like us require regular sleep in order to conserve energy. It is important that you don’t leave the lights on 24 hours a day because guppies will not fall asleep in a light aquarium. Do guppies sleep at the bottom... [Read More...]

In this article I will advise you how Often Should You Feed Guppy Fish? How long can guppies go without food? Can you over feed guppies? and many more frequently asked questions you will need to know about feeding your guppies.... [Read More...]

Some think it is unnecessary to know the difference between male and female guppies until they see their babies and find it difficult to differentiate.  How Can You Tell A Male Guppy From A Female Guppy? The easiest way to check... [Read More...]

Guppy’s are prone to develop constipation from time to time.  In this article I will advise you how to treat this condition and how to prevent it coming back. Why do guppy’s develop constipation? The most likely causes are improper diet,... [Read More...]

Guppies and Neon Tetras have many things in common. They are peaceful, inexpensive, and colourful and can live with many other fish. Moreover, there are also several tetra species and a lot of guppy variety out there. Just a little care... [Read More...]

Guppies are great beginner friendly fish and can live in indoor aquariums as well as outdoor ponds. If you own guppies or are looking to get guppies you will need to know the ideal water conditions for them. Yes you can... [Read More...]