Breeding and Care of Guppies

Hello Everyone,
I wanted to take some time and talk about a very common fish in the hobby - the Guppy! It can be easily over-looked because they are so easy to get, but it's a fish that provides a lot of movement and color to a freshwater community aquarium.
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[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@getoffyourbassandletsfish7651]

Dim the room lights then turn on the remote “mood” lights and romantic music. I find “Careless Whisper” works best with guppies.

[@augustvukosovich4683]

Lol

[@Jaseph2]

This is a very nice easy to understand video, lots of info packed into 11 minutes. Thank you!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

[@CatFish107]

Loving my guppy/endler hybrids. Was growing out aquatic plants, to prepare for a patio pond, when some came available on fb. They love the green algae in the tub, and are cranking out fry!

[@Lumpydog]

Thanks for doing a video on guppies. I just stumbled upon this one from 2017. It's been fun watching this channel grow and be successful. Cheers.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@polarisfluvius5981]

Just found you and really enjoying your videos! I’m an intermediate hobbyist for fish keeping and guppies is what got me started back when I was only 10 years old, but after a lot of different fish I came back to them and they’re nothing but pure enjoyment. They have personalities like goldfish almost and are very curious fish, mine love enrichments like wood and plants - and I use duck weed for my top coating for the babies to hide in. They also know feeding time and aren’t afraid of my hand, some will even swim right into my hand and I can cup them out of the water (not for long, of course). Anyways, love your videos and they are definitely educational! Looking forward to more from you :D

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad you are here!

[@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058]

Thank you for ALL the info you have told us about, NOW I can relax a spell & just enjoy my few guppies I have as I have like 6 females to 2 males so they stay pretty busy in a 30 gal tank & JUST started getting babies off them.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I hope they work out well for you!

[@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I would LIKE to get a NEW line going of unwanted guppies I'm not picky on what they look like "MUTT guppies" if you BY chance have any, what would you sell me like 10 for> 8 fm & 2 males

[@annashobbies4350]

Thanks, I love my guppies. It's nice to know that even seasoned aquarists enjoy guppies too. I appreciate the tips.😁

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Can't imagine not having them in at least one tank. : -)

[@annashobbies4350]

Prime Time Aquatics my 55 is full of guppies, corys, snails and 2 bamboo shrimp. It's the tank I watch the most.😂

[@bradfjord]

Guppies are 50% snazz and 50% personality by volume. My pet store guppies weren't bred too great but theyre in fantastic shape, gigantic, and iridescent

[@wolverineiscool7161]

i love watching my guppies...they're really like children, very curious and would do everything they can to get your attention, they're so cute especially at night when I switch off the lights, they all like to huddle together and sleep

[@lesliedenise1918]

I’ve had terrible luck with petco guppies and that’s the only fish store close to me. The next closest fish store is 2 hrs away. But I’ve managed to finally get a couple to live long enough to have babies. And those babies are thriving!

[@aquariumfishhobby3704]

Amazing tank! Loads of info I got from this video. I just subscribed to be notified.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you for being here!

[@jlathem56]

Awesome strain of guppies.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@boscoitalics]

Love guppies! Getting a few tomorrow

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy them.

[@jamesbrooks2351]

Great job, I love what u do!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@josephcaloger366]

very informative, thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Joseph Caloger thanks!

[@cryoraptora303tm2]

HAHAHAHA at 4:54 just as the male is finishing his mating dance it looks like the female is shaking her head saying 'no sorry'!

[@premachandranathiyarath9038]

Cryoraptor bhffghjh

[@lloydrawles2865]

thanks

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Cool video great info

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@peymanshamtoub4889]

Great video

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@jsmesconzo938]

Ok thanks

[@mansukku]

that's lot of snails out there :o

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, luckily they have stopped reproducing in that tank as much. I should be a professional pest snail and ramshorn snail breeder! Haha

[@timemachine8902]

I cant take you seriously with a beard so perfectly trimmed x

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I can't take me seriously either....haha

[@stevenallen7952]

Good vid.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Steven Allen Thanks!

[@heatherleelovejoy9690]

Hi Jason, I'm having the same issue with finding healthy Guppy's from a couple box stores around me, where do you find your local clubs to purchase fish?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I originally did an internet search for clubs around my area and found two really good ones - Greenwater Aquarist Society and the GCCA. Both have members that provide very healthy fish!

[@bigjayinga]

Love guppies. How do you get your plants so green.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Mostly Easy Green liquid fertilizer once a week and a Stingray light. : -)

[@usetobeasurferchick]

That is one of my favorite aspects of guppies, how active they are. They are all over the place all the time! Guess that is why they have relatively short lifetimes. I've lost two females to something... they seemed fine, got big and pregnant and then died before giving birth. One did that not long after I got her, the other gave birth to two fry (that's all I saw) and the second time I bred her she died. The two young females are doing fine, as are four tetras in the tank who seem like good companions for the guppies. Also, female guppies are hard to find!!! The pet stores sell out as soon as they get them. I have twelve males in a separate tank and my two young females in another. So I'm having to catch a male and put him in with the females to breed. Would like to have enough females to make a community tank, but so far no luck!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, their activity level is really cool. Good luck with the breeding project!

[@flavionegrete9142]

💋I love your videos 💋

[@maxyy8341]

If I had my ph and and nitrate and nitrite low can I use crushed coral to keep it up

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sure! You may have to add it slowly to either your substrate (my preferred method) or a filter, but it is certainly effective at raising pH and keeping it relatively stable for decently long periods of time.

[@augustvukosovich4683]

I've had serious problems with chain store guppies too. I almost lost all of them. I bought some from a private breeder and they have been fine for months. I was getting a complex that I was killing them lol! At least now I know it wasn't me. The chain store guppies have livebearers disease and it's really hard to treat.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Chain store guppies made me doubt I could even keep them. Usually much healthier directly from breeders.

[@TuanCaCanh]

Hello friend

[@marklesterleal3983]

can I put seashells in a guppy tank? others said it will boost ph in water

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It may increase the pH of the water depending on the size of the tank. They will make the water harder, which guppies like, however.

[@Spacey7]

They are gorgeous little fish. Not so peaceful all the time though as my female Sulphur Guppy bullies the female Sapphire & the normal male especially over food.

[@CivicGang24]

Would you recommend caribsea aragonite to give them a higher ph if our water ph is low ? Also, do they need a wave maker in their aquarium ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That can help

[@cnotake]

I got a 29 galling tank with guppies, a betta, a platy, and a cory. It seems to be quite bare looking tank. What kind of other fish you would suggest I can have with them?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Honey gourami, a school of rasboras?

[@mikloowl4899]

Is hard water a must? I have been looking into guppies but given the poor water quality where I am I purchase filtered water and it is soft often in the 75 - 100 PPM. I have red wag platys that have flourished under these water conditions and have had fry etc. I was just curious what your would recommend? Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think part of it may depend on where they were bred. Most of the guppies around here tend to like the slightly harder water.

[@broj2371]

My understanding is hard water for them is necessary. I have super soft water (KH 1, GH 2, pH ~6) and I have to buffer my water a lot. I was using epsom salts and baking soda or buying remineralized RO water from the LFS but have recently purchased seachem equilibrium and alkaline buffer for home. Time will tell how good these products are.

[@tinabell7925]

Question: I see your guppies are well fed. I’m having issues with slight ammonia if I don’t feed sparingly. I want to feed til they’re fat but I know my tank will suffer. Any ideas?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I would deal with the ammonia first. The ammonia will kill the fish before reduced feeding.

[@marytwinflamessoulfamunite7102]

How Many Guppies can you keep in a 20 Gallon Tank if I plan on breeding also any tips on how many Mystery Snails and Nerite Snails ahd Cory Catfish I can house with them in a 20 gallon also what food do you recommend good guppy brands . I plan on having a planted tank hope this helps

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You could easily start with two males and four females. You could probably do four cories and a couple mystery snails as well. We feed all our Fish Northfin Foods.Community Flakes work well for what you are considering.

[@marytwinflamessoulfamunite7102]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics ok thank you so much thats what I'll do then .

[@keithmcdaniel3720]

My local aquarium had bumblebee Gobys in the tank with their guppies. I, thinking they were Colby cats, bought two. I've read several articles and watched a couple of vids on Bumblebee Goby. I've gotten very mixed results. So far they haven't bothered the guppies or their frye. Should I leave them in the tank or move them?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They may start to snack on fry at some point. Just keep an eye on them and if there's a problem you can move them or trade them in?

[@loganschaich4621]

Will a hang on the back filter with low flow rate work for a 20 gallon gupoy tank??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sure. The Seachem Tidal line has an adjustable flow.

[@juliepresler4676]

Where do I find that guppy grass? And what do you feed those orange snails to keep them healthy?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The snails eat just about anything - sinking pellets, algae wafers, they don't tend to be very picky. Guppy grass is usually at most local non-chain fish stores. Some people sell it online too.

[@BRado]

whats the most ammount of guppies you can keep in a 10 gallon. mine keep staying near the top. maybe it is because i just got them. is there any way to test oxygen levels? i am running the aqua clear 10, should i run an air stone? i only have 4 guppies, one hatchet fish, a corydora

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

As long as your tank is cycled I don't think O2 should be an issue. Guppies do like to be near the surface frequently, so that's not necessarily unusual. If they're up there gulping for air that may be a different story. Four or five is a decent amount of a 10 gallon. You may have to remove fry that grow up if things start getting a little crowded. Good luck!

[@alexherrera3918]

thanks for the video . I have 14 guppies fry , the only thing left from a set of 3 guppies that died from internal parasites....got those local pet shop, bad experience. Can you pleas advice best food for fry guppies 3 weeks old? Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I usually start all my fry on live baby brine, but guppy fry will also eat crushed flake food.

[@alexherrera3918]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks for the response...sorry I just have 5 weeks experience with my aquarium.....do your mean live baby brine shrimp? I so any specific advice on brand? Thanks again.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes, San Fransisco Bay works well.

[@emihayashi7725]

You recommended 3 for a 5 gallon tank, how many male guppies would you recommend in a 10 gallon tank with 2 small algae eaters?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I would do two with 4-6 females.

[@aspen_the_shark_lover]

I don't know of anyone has an answer to this question, but I was curious about using API pond accu-clear in an aquarium. Since the normal dosage is 0.25 cup per 600 gallons, the dosage per 1 gallon would be 2 drops.... the question is, is this product safe to use in an aquarium setting? It's safe for fish, obviously for ponds, so would it work for a goldfish in a 40 gallon? Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have never used the product so I'm not sure.

[@sheilamore3261]

And where do you get the grass like that to put in the aquarium?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I got it form a local club meeting, but many fish stores have guppy grass.

[@joeburrus4934]

I keep all guppy’s with 4 angle fish in a 60 for years there all happy no fin nipping at all

[@billybull6149]

Thank you!!!🙋😃🇬🇷

[@shoelesblondlady]

Thanks world series champ Brian mccanne

[@janetcaruso9721]

I will have (6) females guppies to (1) male guppy in a 15 gallon tall tank. I have a 3 gallon tank for the guppy fry to grow in after I remove the female. I hope this will be okay? Thank you for your video.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That should work well. If you provide enough cover at the top of the tank (hornwort/guppy grass/wisteria/water sprite) you may not have to remove the fry as often.

[@cheryllong995]

Do you have a video on mollies ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Not yet. : -)

[@JadeTeran]

Hi like always l love your videos , do you sell any of the fishes,? thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

cruz benitez Thank you! Right now we just sell at local swaps and auctions.

[@JadeTeran]

where are you guys located?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Chicagoland area

[@Cristinaplanters]

nice guppy colors

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@rebekahmoore5319]

So if you have plants in the tanks with them you don't have to feed the baby's?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes, I feed live baby brine shrimp to my guppy tanks twice a day because I always have fry in them. The adults love it too and go crazy for it. Everyone also eats flakes as well. That method has really helped me produce a LOT of fry. : -)

[@annecharm7022]

hello i just bought a trio dumbo ear guppy but the color is not that good.. will it get better? maybe the seller is not feeding it good food or watever.. and will the baby (if ever) be not colorful?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If they are young sometimes it takes a little while for them to color up. If they are getting closer to adult size the color may not change too much. Fry generally have similar colors as parents if they are a pure strain, although there will be some differences in some fry. Hopefully, they color up a little more.

[@annecharm7022]

Prime Time Aquatics yeah i hope so.. just subbed.. im from the philippines.. i think they didnt care for it that well thats why the color is bad.. it doesnt look like it in the picture.. i think i got scammed..

[@talbotpassant]

Probably, there are some color enhancing treats and food out there if you want to try it. Although I think those are made for bettas.

[@JadeTeran]

I start watching your videos and I like them could you tell me a place where I can get my guppies I got some from a pet store and they start dying and I took my water and they said everything was fine and I have some tetras and they are still good but not the Guppies I don't know what's wrong with them

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have found a lot of the guppies from pet stores are not the best. I have some incredible guppies from Twin Cities Guppies - seriously awesome! twincitiesguppies.com/

[@sheilamore3261]

Can you mix guppies and Mollies together and the aquarium

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

For me personally, I don't like to mix them because most of the mollies I have had get fairly large and somewhat aggressive.

[@Popareeno]

My guppies have long stringy clear poop. I'm afraid there could be an internal parasite. Do you have any suggestions as far as a cure?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hi Papa Reno G. It's really hard to say what could be going on. It could be an internal parasite or it could be partially related to diet/stress. If it is an internal parasite there are many options, but they have semi-specific targets, so choosing the wrong med may be ineffective. Some have luck with metronidazole, praziquantel, fenbendazole or levamisole. If it is an internal parasite these medications are better used when mixed in feed and may be less effective if placed in the water column (although not necessarily ineffective). Sorry I can't be more exact, but without fecal smears and a microscope it's almost impossible to positively I.D. the causative agent.

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

I’m not too familiar (fortunately) with internal parasite, however, would a ‘salt bath’ help?

[@cryoraptora303tm2]

Is it often or all the time, or only occasionally? If it's occasionally then it's probably fine, but if it's happening a lot then it's definitely possible. Are they becoming very thin? If they are very thin then it would be internal parasites. The treatment has already been recommended so I won't go into that. Unfortunately a lot of the time it becomes impractical to treat the ill fish and euthanasia is required. I might sound a bit pessimistic but whenever I got a fish that had internal parasites I just euthanized it, a lot of the time it's really not worth it to try and treat an individual fish when there's no guarantee that the treatment will even work. If it's tank-wide then you should try treating it first but other than that if the fish has got to the stages where it's extremely thin and wasting away I would put it out of it's misery because the prognosis is probably poor at that point.

[@cryoraptora303tm2]

+HarrisonCountyStudio Not being rude, but the clue is in the name 'internal parasite'. How would a salt bath help if the parasite is living in the insides (more specifically the intestines) of the fish? That's like saying skin cream will cure salmonella. It's nonsense.

[@repto4501]

Would they eat crushed up pellets with the babies

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I don't do anything really special for the babies. They do get live baby bring once a day, but the other feedings are either crushed flakes or micro pellets (which you could crush as well).

[@bart3877]

where can one find these guppy clubs to get guppies. I agree the big box stores and Walmart's are terrible at selling healthy fish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It's really just a matter of Googling fish clubs in your area. Some areas have lots, while others not too many.

[@spacemoon56]

Is it advisable to keep around 20 male guppies together in a 30 gallon? Wasn't sure if the males would get alot

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I've had large groups in 20 gallon tanks without any issues.

[@spacemoon56]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thx for the reply. Was worried I might have ordered to many

[@jonruger]

I have some Dumbo's that came from Petco and surprisingly all have lived and been breeding for a year plus

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Jon Ruger Dumbo ear guppies are cool!

[@jonruger]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics right my local shop has never had them so I was excited to find them at Petco and very surprised they were as healthy as they have been zero issues.

[@unheardvoice100]

Hid i was hoping you could help me determine what kind of gupoy my female is. I had purchased her from the pet store, they couldn't tell me what she was but she was apparently pregnant and i had to seperate her into a seperate tank so she could have her babies in a safe place. The father is unknown since she came like that. I only had her for a week.

[@unheardvoice100]

I tried attaching a picture bit it wouldn't let me.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Most likely it is a mix. They can produce some really pretty offspring.

[@ednagambino2864]

I am thinking of getting guppies, but I do not want to breed. What is best to keep all females or all males? I have 4 black neon tetras, 4 sterbai cories and 1 turquoise rainbow that was given to me would the guppies be ok with this?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Depends on tank size, but the fish might work. Just keep an eye on the rainbow. Ours would chase fish from time to time.

[@usetobeasurferchick]

Males are prettier and do very well in a single sex tank. I have eleven and they dance for each other. I also have one green and two albino catfish and they all seem to get along.

[@michellebrouellette]

If you can tell that a guppy us female she's likely already pregnant. All males make for an impressive show tank.

[@marywayne99]

Do you think 2 make Guppies and a mystery snail in a 5.5 tank ok?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

For sure!

[@roxisone]

What do you do with all the babies??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Usually sell them at fish swaps and auctions.

[@fiftyshadesofgay9193]

What if you don't separate the babies in a 15G with corys? Will all of them be eaten or will there be survivors?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I tend not to have a lot of issues with babies getting eaten. I feed the parents well and provide cover in the form of plants like hornwort. I probably wouldn't worry too much about the cory cats because the babies spend most of their time at the top of the tank.

[@fiftyshadesofgay9193]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks!

[@awildklumosity7716]

Where do you recommend to get guppies from? I was wanting a variety in colors, not just the same color on every fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I really like Twin Cities Guppies. Also, LRB Aquatics has nice ones as well.

[@redlfc5058]

How many guppy’s can I have in my 50 gal I know in a few months that would multiply so I do have a back up tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

What I really like to do in that size tank is buy about 12 or so and let them breed. Fun to watch!

[@redlfc5058]

I was thinking the same purchase 9 females and 6 males

[@redlfc5058]

Btw for your uk viewers I would recommend tropco to order and purchase there fish and plants etc

[@metinonurguney2992]

Flamingo lepistes❤💋

[@patnaikunisanthiswaroop8846]

Why the guppys are bite the Molly's tail in commuter tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I probably worry more about the mollies fin-nipping the guppies?

[@vietjesusgaming6510]

How do your guppy fry not get eaten just swimming out there like that. thats awesome

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I tend to feed community fry tanks more heavily.

[@buendia781]

Can u tell me what kind of plant is it pls?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

In the heavily stocked guppy tank I had guppy grass floating. In the pink flamingo tank I have hornwort and a crypt, but I don't remember what kind. : -)

[@buendia781]

Thank you for replying buddy

[@jsmesconzo938]

Would sword tales go with guppies

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

In the past I have found the swords to be pretty hard on guppies.

[@alfredzuniga7333]

I have one male an two females in a 2.5 tank well they breed in it. an p.s I'll take out the bigger fish once the baby's come.

[@ambercichy2713]

I just got 2 females 1 male and a dwarf frog for a 10 gallon and it looks like my son picked 2 females that are already pregnant

[@mand20001]

How many guppies could I keep in an 180 litre tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

amanda ward I would start with a dozen and let them breed. Should be fun to see!

[@mand20001]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I'm only getting males don't wanna be over run with fish but how many males can fit in my tank not all at once I mean altogether how many can fit in 180 litre tank can't get any yet as its still cycling atm

[@boi9933]

can you just let the guppies breed in the tank without separating the babies? What are the chances of me not having any fry. I have a lot of hiding space (live plants) in a 30 gallon with no other fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's what we typically do. With some top cover like hornwort of guppy grass, and well-fed adults, we get a LOT of fry!

[@conettagraybilla]

What do you mean from a club.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We belong to a couple of fish clubs in our area - The Greater Chicago Cichlid Association and The Greenwater Aquarist Society. There is usually a fish auction at the end where members bring in their fish to sell. Often they are the healthiest fish you can buy!

[@rimmka29]

Prime Time Aquatics do you have a fish store in Chicago?

[@cockerspanielsandgoldenret7310]

Is it ok if I have 3 male’s and 11 female’s?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sure, that should reduce the stress on the females with the males constantly chasing them around.

[@susiestiles4467]

I have guppies. Where CNN I find guppy grass?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Susie Stiles Cool!

[@amandawitherspoon5225]

A few days ago I bought some baby feeder guppies. I just couldn't stand the thought of babies being eaten alive. My tank was cycled, filtered, heated, and planted. I didn't think that they could fit into my filter. I had 15 babies go into the filter and die while I was asleep. I cried. I just wanted them to have a good life and they got killed. I have 3 little babies left and a new sponge filter that can't hurt them.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I'm so sorry that happened. We all learn stuff like that as we get into the hobby. Glad you still have some left!

[@bluehappier1577]

Can i know the name of that black rock?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

blue gumball I think it was just standard black gravel.

[@bluehappier1577]

Ok thank u

[@moin2335]

7:41 what's the name of the plant???

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is a crazy amount of guppy grass!

[@fishingcairns811]

What ph is good for guppy’s

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Mine breed great, and grow well at a pH of 8.0. Anything around neutral to slightly basic works well.

[@fishingcairns811]

Prime Time Aquatics my local breeder says to keep them at neutral so just making sure

[@jelainapayton1942]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics My local breeder also doesn't want to sell me fish until I can get my ph neutral. But I just can't. My water is too hard and always goes back to around 7.6 or so. But I really like guppies!! How hard will it be to acclimate guppies from 7.0 to my 7.6 ph?

[@vernonwashington2484]

I would like too know if u could send me one pink male guppy i never had or seen one of those

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

At this time we are not shipping fish, sorry.

[@vernonwashington2484]

Oh ok when will u guess will be?

[@meggrotte4760]

Hello from Taiwan I'm an American and I just purchased for guppies I got to say yeah they're great fish they really don't croak like bettas. Yeah you know I've had three bettas and one died for who knows why also I had another one who developed a skin infection and then my other one she accidentally went down the sink I'm very careful with fish although I'm new to the fish industry I didn't know that bettas can jump out of their water. Also I found that bettas are very sensitive like I have a filter a pump I've got a large enough acrylic tank I bought everything you know I could need plant food for the plant Water Conditioner a good source of food from Japan I mean everything that's needed I purchased and I found that sadly people give me different information on bettas in Taiwan. They told me that bettas don't need a lot of space and they said that they can survive and there are strong Hardy fish but actually I found that they're not. it's very easy for them to get sick and die I'm very careful about not over-feeding my environment is super clean I think for the first three fish because I didn't have a filter and an air-pump I think they passed away was told that I needed to do a 25% water change which I was doing and then they said at the end of 3 days do a 100% water change not only did they say that but they gave me three different answers regarding to water change cuz I went to three different pet stores looking for stuff that I needed. I have a betta he's doing well but he contracted a site skin infection 3 days ago and I went to purchase medicine but they said it's not needed to use aquarium salt and that he should recover but truly I don't know if that's true or not so I'm going to another fish store tomorrow yeah I love bettas and Guppies but for some reason if my betta doesn't survive I will be purchasing Guppies for my other tank because I have two

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad to hear your guppies are doing well! I think a lot of people are surprised by how much bettas like to jump. They just don't look that athletic. Haha

[@spacekat5432]

Can I put guppies with my baby turtle it a 20 gallon tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I haven't kept turtles for a long time, but my guess is the turtle will eat the guppies eventually.

[@datgreedymouse6860]

I have guppies in a aquarium with my little turtle they mostly snip the fins but they suck at catching fishes

[@bettaking238]

the turtle will eat the guppies

[@ThinhNguyen-cb6mw]

Of course you can always put guppies with turtle. But, it's up to the turtle to decide if he wants to live with the guppies or not.

[@cryoraptora303tm2]

Hmm... It looks like a couple of those females in the tank you showed at the beginning of the video have internal parasites. It's easy to spot because they look extremely thin and wasted away. I'm sure you already know this but you can treat them using medicated food that you can buy from a local pet store or fish store. Some people will say to use garlic but imo it's a waste of time.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The fish we have right now look to be in good shape. Thanks for watching

[@cryoraptora303tm2]

+Prime Time Aquatics Considering this was made in September, the fish in question were probably either treated or have passed by now. Glad to know they are all ok :)

[@Lflower1Stars]

What kind of plants are in the tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

In the breeding tank, mostly guppy grass. I also have hornwort floating in one of the tanks and wisteria as well.

[@syrupthehoneygourami5941]

I have four guppies but then i realized that there was one more with a small tail

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cool!

[@emilynoodles]

am i the only one who was waiting for that one snail to fall? like he was just hanging there

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Haha. They are funny little creatures!

[@giselareyes746]

Do u sell guppies grass

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Not at this time. Sorry

[@giselareyes746]

Prime Time Aquatics u sell guppy grass

[@robertgillaim7191]

you can even keep Guppies in a goldfish Bowl it's really awesome I have to go fish bowl with three males and I have a goldfish bowl with 3 female's

[@talbotpassant]

Don't do that. All fish need filtered water and a bowl cannot do that properly. If it's a quarantine then maybe but just don't! I would move them to a filtered, at least 5 gallon tank ASAP.

[@missselina7]

PetSmart and Petco have really stressed fish. If they aren't showing signs of sickness when you buy them... They almost always will with in the first few days. That is I'd they live that long. I also was thinking I was doing something wrong with guppies and neon tetras. That was until I bought some from a local aquarium store. I paid a bit more per fish but have not lost one. PROOF it was not something I was doing wrong but truely the quality of the fish themselves. Poor fish☹️🐠🐟🐡🐚🦐🦀🐙🦈🐬🐋🐳🐠🐠

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We've had such great luck with fish from our local clubs - breed like crazy and always healthy. Many of our local fish stores also provide really healthy fish! I hear what you are saying!

[@getoffyourbassandletsfish7651]

Weird 🤔 Petsmart ones around here do awesome it’s the Petworld ones that die and give all your fish ick, fin rot, or just any other diseases imaginable. Even if they don’t show signs Petworld ones slay yr tank after quarantine tanks.

[@briantoliver2055]

Get Off Your Bass And Lets Fish In Portland, OR, PetSmart and Petco livebearers are almost guaranteed to get wasting disease and die soon after purchase. I’ve had no luck with their guppies, platies, swordtails or mollies over the years and I’m a seasoned aquarist.

[@brandonlasvegas]

😎

[@chikararexzpo]

I am kind of glad when I got 14 of them..10 of them died😅...but they gave me 60 babies...idk why🤔 all the other tank mates are perfectly fine could be the ph🤷🏻

[@MarkOut1]

I was having bad luck from petsmart as well. I recently got 5 over a month ago now that seems to be doing well. 2 of the female seems to be pregnant so I’m crossing my fingers

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cool! Hope it works out well.

[@MarkOut1]

Prime Time Aquatics back to say my guppies had fry and are being raised in their own 5 gallon tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That’s awesome! Congrats!

[@jiggajayluvminecraft]

My guppy’s had babies it’s on my channel

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Congrats!

[@datgreedymouse6860]

Theire not attacking the fry's

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

No, I've found well-fed guppies have a higher tendency to leave the fry alone. That and a little bit of cover provided by plants.

[@datgreedymouse6860]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics sir, do i still need a thermometer even if i already live in southeast asia?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

As long as temps are consistent, and you know what they are it might not be as important.

[@datgreedymouse6860]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics sorry, i mean heater

[@datgreedymouse6860]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thankyou very much

[@dailydad6335]

Fresh water 😂 in southeast asia they are found in open sewers 😂

[@killerluuk]

I want to breed these to feed my turtle

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very easy to do!

[@BritneyStinson]

Oof

[@michaelinlatvia]

9m15s.... "Not experiencing any loss that I can see", looks like one of the fry 'bit the dust' at 9m52s. ops!

[@briantoliver2055]

Michael Howard I think that was a piece of food or crap the male guppy ate; not a fry.