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When does a guppy spawn?
Guppies spawn year-round, about monthly with 10-120 fry when conditions are good. They breed from 3-4 months; use a breeding box and keep water at 26-28C.
What do guppy fry eat?
Guppy fry eat newly hatched brine shrimp, cooked egg yolk, bloodworms, and red worms for rich nutrition and fast growth. Feed daily, every 8 hours if possible, but not for the first 36 hours.
How much light does a guppy need?
Guppies need 2 to 4 hours of light daily, not too long. Give 1 to 2 hours when hot, 3 to 4 when cold, supplement with LED if weak sun, and about 4 hours of lamp if no natural light.
How often should a fancy guppy tank be changed?
Without a filter, change water every 3 to 7 days; with a good filter you can lengthen the cycle. Frequent or large changes stress and can kill them, so change only a quarter each time.
What is the gestation period of a guppy?
A guppy's gestation is about 28 days, varying by breed and environment. Guppies can breed from 3 to 6 months and, under good conditions, once a month; feed brine shrimp and keep 28 to 30 C.
How often should a guppy be fed tubifex?
Feed tubifex after the guppy reaches 1 cm, twice a day, but balance with brine shrimp and daphnia for nutrition. Under 3 weeks feed brine shrimp larvae and egg yolk; plant some aquatic grass.
How long can a guppy survive after jumping out of the tank?
A guppy out of the tank lives only a few hours, depending on environment and climate. If returned soon after jumping, it may survive. Causes include low oxygen and fright; avoid overcrowding.
How often should guppy fry be fed?
For the first 3 days after birth, no feeding (yolk reserve); then every 2-3 hours with egg yolk or brine shrimp eggs. Sub-adults 3-4 times daily, adults 1-2 times.
How long after birth does a guppy’s tail grow?
At three weeks a guppy's tail shows clear changes in color and pattern; adult size depends on growth rate. Growth is faster at 25-30 C and slower below 25 C; feed enough live food and pate.
How long is a guppy’s delivery time?
Guppy delivery takes 3 to 6 hours, longer for first delivery (about 6) and about 3 for experienced. A guppy can breed 20-25 times in life, 20-120 eggs each, easily overrunning a tank.