How long do guppy fish live for?

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1. How long do guppy fish live for?
2. Do guppies eat other fish?
3. Are guppies good fish?
4. How much does a guppy fish cost?
5. Can I keep 2 male guppies together?
6. Are guppies aggressive?
7. How do I know if my guppy is happy?
8. Will guppies eat Tetras?
9. Can guppies recognize their owners?
10. Can you have 2 female guppies together?
11. Why do male guppies chasing pregnant female guppies?
12. Do guppies recognize their owners?
13. How can you tell if a guppy is stressed?
14. What fish will not eat baby guppies?
15. Can I mix tetras with guppies?
16. How often should I clean guppy tank?
17. Are guppy fish smart?
18. Can female guppies live with male guppies?
19. Are my guppies fighting or mating?
20. Can I put 2 pregnant guppies together?

How long do guppy fish live for?

Guppies can live as long as four or five years if they're looked after properly. However, it's more common for them to live between just one and two years.

Do guppies eat other fish?

Guppies eat dead guppies and other dead fish. It's nothing personal – just nature doing its thing. Due to their cannibalism streak, guppies will immediately feast on their former friend. However, it's definitely not a habit you want to foster in your tank.

Are guppies good fish?

Guppy fish are a favorite fish of freshwater aquarists because of their undemanding nature, beautiful spectrum of colors, and peaceful temperament. They're hardy fish, which is why I always recommend them as a good starter fish for beginner aquarists.

How much does a guppy fish cost?

The fish themselves cost as little as $0.10 each at pet stores (or as much as $25 for fancy guppies), the flaked food they require is inexpensive, and if you pick up a used tank and filter, you'll have your aquarium set up for hardly any cost at all.

Can I keep 2 male guppies together?

Keeping more male guppies in a tank will help to spread out the aggression. So all the guppies will not target only one guppy. If you keep fewer male guppies, say three guppies in a 10-gallon tank then the two male guppies can always target one guppy and constantly chase and bully it.

Are guppies aggressive?

Generally, aggressiveness is not something associated with guppy fish. They're known and marketed as peaceful, sociable fish that make a great addition to a community aquarium.

How do I know if my guppy is happy?

Observe the condition and movement of the fins on your guppy fish to check for signs of poor health. If the fins of your guppy fish are in good condition, they will not be clamped to the fish's sides, they will be clear rather than cloudy, and they will show no white spots or growths.

Will guppies eat Tetras?

Of course, it can occur even with their species, as adult guppies often consume their fry. Tetras can also pose that problem, but it can, luckily, be resolved in many different ways. You can, for example, get a separate breeding tank where you can keep the guppy fry and grow it there.

Can guppies recognize their owners?

Yes, fish recognize their owners. Fish have the ability to see you and remember you. ... But fish's brain isn't that complex. Still, it records the patterns and remembers them. It's quite a big deal that fish living in water not only watch you but also remember you.

Can you have 2 female guppies together?

While it's perfectly normal to keep male and female guppies together, there are definitely some downsides to doing this. In fact, an ideal world, you'd only keep females in a tank together. However, unfortunately, they're not nearly as beautiful as the males.

Why do male guppies chasing pregnant female guppies?

Generally, pregnant guppies are the one that attacks male guppies. Female guppies do not need a male guppy to be pregnant as they preserve semen for as long as six months and use it up for pregnancy; hence, the male guppies keep chasing the pregnant guppies to mate; avoiding constantly, the chasing male guppies create ...

Do guppies recognize their owners?

Yes, fish recognize their owners. Although a fish has a very small and simple brain structure, and it seems impossible, but they do! ... But fish's brain isn't that complex. Still, it records the patterns and remembers them. It's quite a big deal that fish living in water not only watch you but also remember you.

How can you tell if a guppy is stressed?

If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank, rubbing himself on gravel or rocks, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress.

What fish will not eat baby guppies?

Shrimp are unlikely to eat them, pitbull plecos, maybe glass catfish (maybe because they like to school, get 4", and can be a little sensitive), a banjo catfish (these guys always have a special place in my heart), kuhli loaches (they like to be in groups of atleast 3), whiptail catfish (they get pretty big though), ...

Can I mix tetras with guppies?

Tank Mates for Tetras and Guppies As tetras and guppies are both peaceful and friendly fish, they can easily be kept in the same aquarium. ... You can always add other tetra species, as there are so many variations to choose from, and they will be happy with guppies as well.

How often should I clean guppy tank?

Clean the tank once a week. This will mean changing out about 25% of the water and replacing it with fresh, dechlorinated water. You will also want to use a siphon hose to reach down to the bottom of the tank and vacuum up any leftover food, or algae that might be growing on the bottom of the tank.

Are guppy fish smart?

The humble guppy may not look like the smartest fish in the school, but research conducted by Associate Professor Culum Brown, from the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University, and colleagues from the University of Padova, has shown that they are far smarter than we thought.

Can female guppies live with male guppies?

While it's perfectly normal to keep male and female guppies together, there are definitely some downsides to doing this. In fact, an ideal world, you'd only keep females in a tank together. However, unfortunately, they're not nearly as beautiful as the males.

Are my guppies fighting or mating?

While some levels of a guppy chasing is normal (especially when a male chases a female), constant chasing definitely isn't. If a male is constantly chasing other males, or if a female is constantly being harassed, then it may be bullying and fighting occurring, rather than mating behavior.

Can I put 2 pregnant guppies together?

Yes. You should either put her in a separate tank, or a separate container inside the same tank. When she gives birth the males will eat the babies. If you don't remove her you will look in one day and she won't be pregnant anymore.