Alright, I'm trying to start up a breeding set of guppies. Right now I have 3 females and one male in a ten gallon tank. Is there really anything to it or do i just let them go at it? im trying to get it so they breed regularly so i can use them as clean healthy feeders for when i get bichirs. Im just trying to see if its really worth it or not. thanks in advance!
breeding question
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also just to let it be known I'm sorry for my ignorance but I am completely new to fish keeping so I'm trying to learn as much as I possibly can before I get some monsters. I am horrified by the stories of maltreatment that inexperienced keepers cause to their fish and I dont want to be one of those kinds of people!
Just make sure your water quality is good. You'll also want to make sure you have a way to prevent the fry from getting sucked into your filter. Other than that, you can pretty much just let them "have at it".
Lots of water changes, "pre filter sponge" over the intake. bare bottom makes life easier. and java moss tied to a chunk of driftwood = great hiding spot for fry and microorganisms for them to pick at. I keep mine in a planted 10 gallon tank. kinda annoying to vaccum and WC it w/ the gravel. wouldn't say I'm "attached" to the fish.. but it is fun watching the tank sometimes.. before I scoop out a bunch and watch my other fishies go nutters for guppies!
If you want to feed live, imo breeding your own is the best way to go. My Senegal bichirs get a wide variety of food includeing pellets, live, frozen.
also depending on what type of bichirs you're getting. You may want to upgrade to a 20 long and do platies or mollys eventually.
and make sure to feed them a High quality flake.
If you want to feed live, imo breeding your own is the best way to go. My Senegal bichirs get a wide variety of food includeing pellets, live, frozen.
also depending on what type of bichirs you're getting. You may want to upgrade to a 20 long and do platies or mollys eventually.
and make sure to feed them a High quality flake.
i breed guppies and mollies. feed them as much protein as possible. and raise the temp to 80-83 they think its mid summer and they breed more often. i suggest mollies because ive personally found it easier and faster to breed. make sure you have plenty plenty of hiding spots