Guppy Notes:
Guppies I want to breed:
Dumbo Ear Guppy (Platinum Redtail Dumbo-Ear Guppy)
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Notes:
Pregnancy lasts about 21-30 days.
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Breeding guppies can be a fun and rewarding process. Guppies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs, making them relatively easy to breed. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Prepare the Tank
Tank Size: Use a 10-gallon or larger tank to give your guppies ample space.
Water Conditions: Maintain a temperature between 75°F and 82°F (24°C-28°C), with a pH between 7.0 and 8.0. Use a water filter and heater for stability.
Plants and Hiding Spots: Include live or artificial plants like Java moss or guppy grass for fry (baby guppies) to hide from adults.
2. Select Breeding Stock
Healthy Guppies: Choose active and healthy guppies with vibrant colors and no signs of disease.
Ratio: Keep a ratio of 1 male to 2-3 females to reduce stress on the females.
3. Trigger Breeding
Ensure optimal water quality and nutrition. Feed guppies a varied diet, including flakes, frozen, and live foods like brine shrimp or daphnia.
Males will court females by displaying their fins and chasing them.
4. Observe Pregnancy
Signs of Pregnancy: Pregnant females develop a dark gravid spot near their anal fin and their belly becomes rounder.
Pregnancy lasts about 21-30 days.
5. Prepare for Birth
Separate the Female: As the female approaches labor (belly becomes square-shaped), move her to a separate breeding tank or use a breeding box to protect the fry.
Watch for fry, as guppies typically give birth to 20-50 babies in one session.
6. Care for Fry
Protect Fry: Remove the female after birth, as adult guppies may eat the fry.
Feeding Fry: Feed the fry finely crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, or specialized fry food 3-4 times daily.
Frequent Water Changes: Maintain water quality with regular partial water changes.
7. Grow the Fry
Tank Space: As the fry grow, consider moving them to larger tanks to avoid overcrowding.
Separate by Gender: By 4-6 weeks, you can identify the gender and separate males and females to control future breeding.
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