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Less attractive fish have ‘better sperm’ …

Colourful males have poorer quality sperm than their drabber counterparts. In a study of tropical guppies, scientists have found that the less attractive males have “better sperm”. The research revealed that colourful flamboyant-looking males “invest” in their appearance at the … Continue reading

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Half Black Pastel Guppy – History, Description, Genetics, Breeders Comments …

History The first Half-Black Pastels came from a breeder in Germany (Frankfurt/Main), Mr. Gerhard Gellrich. He shipped his new strain to the U.S. sometime around the end of the sixties. At the same time he shipped some to Japan. The … Continue reading

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Tail and Fin shapes of guppies

Currently there are 12 finnage forms  recognized in Europe by the IKGH. Show quality ornamental fancy tail guppies are judged by the body and fins characteristics like their shape, size, proportions collors and patterns.

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Temperature Conversion Chart

Celsius……………….Fahrenheit0 C ………………32.0 F1 C …………………..33.8 F2 C ………………35.6 F3 C ………………37.4 F4 C ………………39.2 F5 C ………………41.0 F6 C ………………42.8 F7 C ………………44.6 F8 C ………………46.4 F9 C ………………48.2 F10 C …………….50.0 F11 C ……………..51.8 F12 C ……………..53.6 F13 … Continue reading

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What’s the difference between a strain and a species?

Species are reproductively isolated. Strains can mate.               Sve fotografije su moje vlasnistvo (u slucaju da nisu, autori/vlasnici tih slika su navedeni u tekstu ili su potpisani ispod fotografije/slike) i mogu biti koristene samo … Continue reading

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NEW Table “Russian Base body colors guppy’s genes”

Has completed preliminary work to create a completely new table “Base body colors genes of guppy”, which has no analogues in the world. The philosophy and the new general of idea of a new classification of the old body colors … Continue reading

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GENETICS OF GUPPY by В.В. Сторожев & С.А. Апрятин

ГЕНЕТИКА ГУППИ / ГЕНЕТИКА ОКРАСА ГУППИ translated from Russian to English (translation of a publication nr.1/2009) GENETICS OF GUPPY   Guppy color genetics by W. Storożew and S. Apriatin We have great pleasure in proposing to your attention dear readers … Continue reading

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Female guppies do go through menopause just like human beings!

For female guppies, there’s more to life than making babies. A new study finds that guppies experience menopause just like humans and other animals. The study is the first demonstration of menopause in fish and raises the question of why … Continue reading

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What is your favorite type of guppy?

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MOSCOW GUPPIES

What are Moscow guppies??? Updated on 02/01/2018 This time I had to make some corrections and deny few of my statements?! Also, this will be my final word on this topic. All the articles mentioned in this article are now … Continue reading

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The difference between IN*breeding and INTER*breeding

Creating a new strain working with related genes requires using *line breeding or IN*breeding methods (preferably a bit of both.) Bringing two unrelated strains together would be INTER*breeding. This would bring separate and granted possibly unknown genetic factors together. Casual … Continue reading

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Just want to share – Black Moscow

I just want to share a pics of my most favorite guppy, Black Moscow!     My Black Moscow line – For Sale             Sve fotografije su moje vlasnistvo (u slucaju da nisu, autori/vlasnici tih … Continue reading

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Hello Guppy Lovers!

This all will be about the Fancy Tail Guppies

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