Basic Guppy Fish Care

Guppies are a popular breed of fish to own because you don’t have to invest a lot to keep them and their hardness makes them a great breed for first time fish owners. Here are some articles to help you with getting started as a Guppy owner.

Guppy Diseases and Treatment

Guppies and most Livebearer fish are generally fairly hardy fish and don’t get sick much, they are affected by only a few diseases. Bacteria, viruses and parasites in the aquarium fish tank generally cause infects your fishes with diseases. If your aquarium tank is properly setup and…


Compatible Tank Mates with Guppies

A lot of fish can be compatible tank mates with Guppies such as Corydoras Catfish, Platy Fish, Molly, Tetra and others. There is nothing wrong with keeping a Guppy’s species only aquarium tank. However some owners might want to keep a variety of fishes to create a…


Advice for Buying Guppies

Before buying Guppies or any other Livebearer fish there are various factors that you should consider. Such as where to buy the fish? Is it safe to buy online? And what are some of the things to watch out for when buying the fish to make sure…


Acclimation Methods to Add New Fish

After purchasing a new fish or any invertebrates from the fish pet store, you will have to release it from the bag into their new home. Moving into a new aquarium tank can be stressful for a fish and there’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching a new…


Catching Aquarium Fish with a Fish Net

If you own Guppies, Livebearers or any type of fishes, one day you will come across a reason to use an aquarium fish net to catch a fish in your aquarium tank. You might use the aquarium fish net because there is an injured, ill or a…


Feeding Vegetables to Guppies

Feeding vegetables to your Guppy and Livebearer fishes is important since they are omnivores so they need the vegetables and the meat. Your Guppy and Livebearer fishes can develop nutritional deficiencies if they are only feed protein meals such as Brine Shrimp. However, not all Guppy and…


Fun and Interesting Guppy Facts

Here are some interesting Guppy facts to help you decide if they’re the right breed of fish for you. Their scientific name is “Poecilia Reticulata”. They are named after the man who discovered them, Robert John Lechmere Guppy. Guppies can live up to 5 years. The lifespan…