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QuestionWhat am I doing wrong? My fancy tail guppy got pregnant but only had one fry.Community AnswerThat is totally normal, a guppy can give birth from 1 to 100 or more fry. This is especially more common if this was the first breed from the female.
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QuestionCan the female guppies die while giving birth?Community AnswerYes, if there is not sufficient nutrition for her.
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QuestionHow many fry will my guppy produce at one time?Community AnswerA healthy female guppy will produce between 18 and 40 fry. They can emerge in several groups over 24 hours or so.
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QuestionOnce I place a male and female in the breeding tank, how many days until the female gets pregnant?Community AnswerUsually only one day, but occasionally 2-3 if the male has never bred before.
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QuestionMy female guppy died about an hour after I moved her. What did I do wrong?Community AnswerIf you did not acclimate her correctly, it could have caused a shock to her system. Also, she could have died from the stress of giving birth.
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QuestionDo I have to have a heater to have babies?Community AnswerIt depends on the outside temperature; if it is cold, then you must have a heater, otherwise not required.
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QuestionWhat do I do if the fry sink to the bottom and just stay there, but they're not dead?Community AnswerJust be patient, this is normal, if they are viable they will eventually get more active.
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QuestionWhen changing the water in the tank, is it safe to use tap water? And if not, is it okay to fill tap water in empty water jugs and let them sit for a few days?Community AnswerYes, provided there's no chloramine, just chlorine, in your tap water. If there is chloramine, then it takes weeks to evaporate. It would be safer and easier to just get a water conditioner that makes your tap water instantly safe.
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QuestionI built a Lego hiding place for my betta fish. Will the same thing work for guppies?Community AnswerYes, any hiding spot would be great for guppies as long as it is big enough. Be sure that the Lego pieces are washed with tap water first, without any soap.
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QuestionWill the guppies breed without being moved to the breeding tank?Top AnswererYes, but it has to be warm enough, include an area conducive to spawning fry, and they need good nutrition. The parents or other fish may eat some fry when they are born, so careful.
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QuestionHow long does the birthing process last?Community AnswerIt is usually complete within about a day or so. During this time, multiple birthing clutches may be present.
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QuestionWhy do I need to feed them brine shrimp?Community AnswerIt has higher nutrition, but it's not absolutely required. A cheap alternative would be small mosquito larvae.
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QuestionMy guppies are different ages, will they still breed?Community AnswerAs long as they are mature, age shouldn't be a factor.
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QuestionMy guppy has been pregnant for months. What can I do so she gives birth?Community AnswerIf she hasn't given birth for months, she likely isn't pregnant If she is, then put her in a tank by herself; she may be stressed.
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QuestionWill all the fries be the same color?Community AnswerNo. There will be natural variations in the coloring throughout the fries.
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QuestionWhy would females die after giving birth?Community AnswerThe female is under extreme stress. If her health is bad, she will die due to the extreme stress of giving birth.
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QuestionOn average, how long will it take for a guppy to give birth after buying it from the pet store?Ghostie ChanCommunity AnswerGuppies are pregnant for up to one month, and it can take 1-2 days for a female guppy to give birth.
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QuestionIs it necessary to have same color of male and female for mating?Community AnswerNot at all; having differently-colored males and females can produce some very interestingly-colored offspring.
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QuestionHow do I know if they are attempting to breed?Community AnswerThe male will probably chase the female and if the male and female are still and either under or above one another, they are probably breeding.
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QuestionHow can I tell if the female is pregnant?Community AnswerYou can tell if the female is pregnant if her belly is larger than usual and her gravid spot has turned a darker color.
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QuestionShould I feed my fry right after they are born?Community AnswerIt is not essential for them to eat straight away but I would recommend feeding them within the first few hours.
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QuestionHow long does it take for a guppy to become pregnant?Community AnswerIt depends. Guppies mate at 2–3 months. With good conditions a guppy will mate.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I have two pregnant guppies but only one breeder box?Community AnswerThere shouldn't be any problems. Your two females will do just fine delivering together. You could also purchase a second breeder box.
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QuestionWill all the babies survive?Top AnswererIf kept in their own tank, they may. It's normal for a few to die, but make sure that a lot are not dying. Chances are they'll make it.
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QuestionHow long do I have to leave my male and female guppies together in my breeding tank?Community AnswerIt can vary in time. It will typically happen within a month.
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QuestionCan I feed boiled spinach to the parents and fries?Community AnswerYes, because they like vegetables, but you have to cut it up into tiny little pieces.
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QuestionCan I just leave my male and female guppy in the tank, even when the fry is born?Community AnswerThey will likely eat their fry. If you want maximum success with the fry, remove the parents.
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QuestionI have had a couple of female guppies die after giving birth. What am I doing wrong?Community AnswerCheck your water parameters. If they are off, ask your local aquarium store and see what they have to say. If your tank has no filtration, get a filter. Make sure your tank is the right size for all the fish. Make sure your tank is the right temperature too. I've bred guppies for 2 years and have had this happen to me, even though my tanks are pristine. Just make sure everything is okay in your tanks, but if they are, I think it's just natural.
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QuestionMy cobra guppy is trying to breed with my platys. Is this rare?Community AnswerIt's not rare, however if the breeding happens the platy will usually not get pregnant because they are from different fish families. Now, if it does become pregnant, the fry will either be deformed, still born or sterile. Molly's, Endlers, and Guppies can interbreed and produce viable, healthy fry.
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QuestionIs it cruel to keep a male guppy on its own?Community AnswerIt could be seen that way. They prefer to be in groups, and stress for fish weakens the immune system, making them vulnerable to disease. Also, your fish might get "depressed" and hide all the time without tank mates swimming about and showing it's safe to swim in the open tank. It's best to keep guppies in groups of at least four.
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