The guppy is a tropical fish native to Central and South America, belonging to the guppy genus of the caddisfly family Caddisflies, and has a very different tail fin shape and body pattern depending on the species. In this article, we would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the guppy and how to keep it.
What is a guppy?
The guppy is a tropical fish in the caddisfly family Guppyidae. Guppies originate from Central and South America. The body color of the guppy varies greatly from species to species.Details of each species can be found at the following link: discovered around 1858 by "Guppy," an English botanist, and given a scientific name in 1859. At that time, it was named after its discoverer, Guppy. Guppy has a Japanese name, "Nishimedaka," but it is rarely used, and we use the name "guppy" on this site.
Guppies, when you go to a specialty store to look at guppies, you may find both imported and domestic guppies for sale. Also, there are so many types of guppies that it is very easy to get lost. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the types of guppies and where they come from. [...].
Rasbora espeyi is a beautiful tropical fish of the Trigonostigma genus of the Carp family, Trigonidae, native to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia in Southeast Asia, and characterized by its orange coloration and black patterns on the sides of its body. In this issue, we will introduce you to the Rasbora espayi [...].
The Microlasbora hanabi is a very beautiful tropical fish that is native to the Salween River in Myanmar, Southeast Asia, and belongs to the Celestictis genus of the carp family, Carpidae, with a dark blue base color and bright yellow speckled pattern. In this article, we will introduce you to the Microlas [...].
Oryzias wolae is a tropical fish of the Caddisfish family, Caddisflies, and originates from the Republic of Indonesia in Southeast Asia. Its body color is metallic blue with bright orange/red on its pectoral and tail fins, and bright red from its abdomen to its throat. In this issue, we will discuss the origi[...].
How to keep guppies
Guppies can be an easy breed to keep. The lifespan of a guppy is about 1 to 2 years. Their body size is about 5 to 6 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly alkaline to neutral water, with a pH range of 6.5 to 8.0. Guppies are classified as tropical fish, so if you keep them in Japan, you will need a heater in winter.
A heater is a device that maintains a constant water temperature. If you go to a specialty store that carries heaters, you will find a wide variety of types. Some people may be at a loss as to which one to choose. In this article, we would like to explain about such heaters [...]
Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
First of all, guppies have a mild temperament. Therefore, if the breed you put them with is territorial or aggressive, the guppies may be beaten up, resulting in injury or even illness due to stress.Recommended species for mixing with guppies are small fish such as neon tetras, caracins, and red fin fish. When mixing guppies with medium-sized tropical fish, please make sure to create a hiding place for the guppies by adding water plants to prevent them from being chased and injuring themselves. Some types of guppies grow large fins. Such species may have their fins torn off by other species, so please be careful.
The neon tetra is a tropical fish in the family Carassinae, and is a beautiful fish with a blue glow from its head to its tail fin. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Neon Tetra and how to keep it. What is a Neon Tetra?
The cardinal tetra is a tropical fish of the family Carassinae of the order Carassinae that lives in the Negro and Amazon rivers in South America. It is a beautiful fish with a blue glow from its head to its tail fin. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Cardinal Tetra and how to keep it. [...].
The redfin is a tropical fish of the carp family Tanichthys, which is native to Baiyunshan in Guangzhou, China. Its body color is mainly silver-gray with a dark blue line from the back of the eye to the base of the tail fin. In this article, we will explain in detail the characteristics of the redfin and how to keep it [...].
Points about spawning
Many people who keep guppies want to breed them. To distinguish between male and female guppies, males tend to have more flamboyant patterns and larger tail fins. Males also have a copulatory organ (gonopodium) near the tail fin, and females are more rounded than males. One thing to know about breeding guppies is that they are a type of embryonic killifish.Embryonic killifish are born as fry when the eggs hatch inside the female's body, rather than when eggs are laid in water plants and fry hatch from the eggs, as in the case of ordinary killifish. Therefore, they do not need spawning beds or water plants, which are generally required for spawning. Therefore, it is said that breeding guppies is easy. However, guppy breeding also has its drawbacks. Because they are hatched in the female's body, it is not uncommon for the adults and fry to become mixed swimmers before you know it. Although it is not bad to have them swimming together, it is recommended to keep the adults and fry separately because the fry cannot eat the food and are likely to be chased by the adults. If the female's abdomen grows large and she stays still at the bottom of the tank, or on the other hand, if she is actively swimming, which is very different from her normal state, then place her in a tank dedicated to fry. If you keep the fry with the adults, add more plants to the tank so that the fry can escape if they are chased.
Many people who keep killifish want them to spawn. However, not many people know about spawning and what they need to do to prepare for it. This time, we would like to explain the method of spawning and the points to be noted [...].
If you have kept goldfish for a long time, you may want to try to breed them. However, if goldfish spawning is not done with care, there is a high possibility that the goldfish will weaken. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the method and precautions for spawning. The time of spawningThe time of spawning of goldfish is [...]
What to keep in mind when keeping guppies
Guppies are recommended for their ease of keeping and for mixed swimming. They are especially recommended for beginners and those who are not familiar with tropical fish. There are many varieties of guppies, so you can enjoy them in new ways depending on their colors and patterns. It is so deep that it is said, "Tropical fish keeping begins and ends with guppies," and many people are addicted to guppies.If you are a beginner and do not have a clear idea of what you want to keep, I recommend that you go to a specialty store and take a look, as most of them have more than a few types of guppies.
