No matter how stable I keep my water conditions, and how much I clean my tanks, and have a high-er pH and listen to all other internet sites, I can't keep one guppy alive for more than two weeks.
HOW do you keep guppies alive?!
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What size tank to you house your guppies in and how many do you have. I had the same problem for awhile. What temp to you keep them at. I have found that they do much better at a lower temp around 76 to 78 degrees. Once I did this had no problem keeping them alive.
Keep in mind that it may be your supplier as well. Have you received your guppies from more than one source?
I keep my guppies at 78 degrees to and i got them from walmart of all places. they are doing well and the girls are working on my second batch of fry. what do you feed them and do you have other fish with them?
what is in the community tank?
aggression may be a factor here. if you add new fish to a tank with fish that have been there for a while, then the new fish are regarded as offenders and are chased out of the said territory.
aggression may be a factor here. if you add new fish to a tank with fish that have been there for a while, then the new fish are regarded as offenders and are chased out of the said territory.
irishspy
There is a stargate in my aquarium.
IME, guppies are among the hardiest fish around. (Others' experiences may vary, of course.) What are your readings for ammonia and nitrites? Are these from a breeder who's heavily inbred his stock?
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I'd think of other fish before adding salt.
Good question and I was thinking the same as well.
