Algae is one of the plants that guppies feed on, but not every aquarist likes to see algae in their aquariums. Besides making the tank unattractive, excess algae also uses oxygen and suffocates fish. So, do guppies eat algae? Guppies can eat algae only for survival purposes. It is not recommended to feed your guppies…
There are plenty of similarities between mosquito fish and guppy fish. Mosquito and guppy fish belong to different genera and species, but thrive in similar water conditions. If you are a beginner wanting to keep fish, you have to pick the one that’s easy to care for. Mosquito fish are aggressive, less social, and prefer…
Guppies have bright rainbow colors, while dwarf puffers come in yellow with dark green patches on their bodies. Having the two fish together can give your aquarium a vibrant look. But can you really keep guppies with dwarf puffer fish? No, guppies cannot live with dwarf puffer fish because their temperaments don’t match. Dwarf puffer…
Here are the tank size recommendations for guppies: Tank size (gallons) Number of guppies 5 gallons 3 10 gallons 5 20 gallons 10 25 gallons 12 30 gallons 15 40 gallons 20 55 gallons 23 75 gallons 37 90 gallons 45 The rule of thumb is to keep at least three guppies in a 5-gallon…
Guppies are the most peaceful beginner-friendly fish. The fish will rarely disturb or stress other fish species in the aquarium. However, there are exceptional situations when guppies become aggressive toward other fish. Under normal fish-chasing conditions, for example, male guppies should be chasing female guppies to mate. But do guppies fight? Are they aggressive fish?…
Angelfish are cichlids best known for their gold and silver scales. They are a large tropical fish family that can grow up to six inches, about two to three times the size of guppies. These fish are omnivorous and eat algae, brine shrimp, and larvae. In their spawning season, they can be particularly aggressive to…