best algae eaters<\/a> available.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Often Do Guppies Need To Be Fed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Adults should be fed once or twice per day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A good routine would be to feed them flakes or pellets in the morning, and bloodworms, veggies, etc in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guppy fry should be fed 3 to 5 times per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Long Can A Guppy Go Without Food?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Healthy adult guppies can go around 2 weeks without food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is OK for rare emergency situations, but shouldn’t become a regular habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re going to be away from home any longer than 3 days I recommend you either get someone to feed them for you or invest in an automatic feeder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common Diseases In Guppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n There are a few common ailments that affect guppies, most of them caused by stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the biggest stress-related issues in guppies is ich<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIch is a highly contagious parasitic infection that can quickly spread to every fish in your tank if it’s not dealt with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fin-rot is another ailment guppies are prone to. Fin-rot is generally a sign of poor water quality, injury, or aggression from other tank mates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best ways to keep stress levels down in an aquarium are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nMaintain good water quality by routinely cleaning your aquarium<\/li>\n\n\n\n Avoid overstocking your tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n Feed your fish a high-quality diet<\/li>\n\n\n\n Provide your fish with enough hiding places<\/li>\n\n\n\n Don’t provide too much light<\/li>\n\n\n\n Avoid aggressive fin nipping tank mates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow To Recognise Sick Guppy Fish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Spend time with your guppies and learn what their normal behaviors are. You’ll be able to spot anything out of the ordinary which could be an early warning sign of an illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early warning signs of an illness are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAppearing lethargic<\/li>\n\n\n\n Bruising or scale loss – this will be a sign that your fish has been flashing<\/li>\n\n\n\n Clamped fins<\/li>\n\n\n\n Flashing – flattening themselves out at the bottom of the tank and rubbing against the substrate or decor, twitchy swimming, sudden bursts of swimming, or even jumping out of the water<\/li>\n\n\n\n Hiding more than normal<\/li>\n\n\n\n Loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n Pale coloration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nGuppy Tank Mates<\/h2>\n\n\n\nCory cats, platties, harlequin rasboras, and white cloud mountain minnows are all good guppy tank mates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGuppy fish are super peaceful and are compatible with lots of other peaceful fish so long as their tank mates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAre a similar size<\/li>\n\n\n\n Won’t nip at their fins<\/li>\n\n\n\n Can’t fit them whole in their mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n