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Fry Tank Maintenance by Mary Jane

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Tropical Basement - Editor: Igor Dusanic

A good temperature for fry is 80°F, which gets their metabolism in high gear. However, this is not a necessity — mid 70’s is sufficient. At the higher temperatures, they will eat more and grow faster. This is important when … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Growing Guppy by Mary Jane

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Tropical Basement - Editor: Igor Dusanic

As a guppy grows, so does his variety of foods! It is easy to overfeed adult Guppies. While Guppies can eat and eat, they should not be fed as much as they can eat. Males will develop a noticeable – … Continue reading →

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Guppy Fry Needs by Mary Jane

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Tropical Basement - Editor: Igor Dusanic

Feeding Fry New-born fry have tiny mouths and huge appetites! They empty their stomachs every 20 minutes! Of course, it is not wise or feasible to feed them this often. Feed your guppy fry 4 to 8 times daily. When … Continue reading →

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FRY, THE VITAL 1ST MONTH / BY MIDGE HILL

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Tropical Basement - Editor: Igor Dusanic

What happens in the first full month of life can make or break a show guppy. Whether you are hoping to raise winning show fish or just super special guppy pets, what you do in the first 30 days will … Continue reading →

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