How to Make Money Breeding Guppies

How to make money breeding guppies is a question I ask all the time. Making money selling guppies can be done with time and work. These are my tips and what I do to make money breeding guppy fish.
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[@guppypuppies9974]

Great video...Great info Michael! I like listening to the wisdom from others over and over. I retain the knowledge more when I hear it more than once. Thanks!! 👊🏾

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Lol...thanks!

[@58MrMike]

Thanks for the information. You’ve convinced me that I should just do this for fun and not for serious profit. Too time consuming

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Lol....it sure is!

[@P0HTAT0]

The time thing was the hardest part for me for the longest time. I took a bunch of banked time off work at one point to build out my fish room properly but Lack of time for close to two years just made it a room full of tanks. I couldn't focus on breeding or selling anything until about 2 months ago.

[@TheChubbyGuppy]

P0HTAT0 Looking forward to getting some of your shrimp! I was with Lucas last night at the MASI presentation and cleaned him out! Keeping my eye on Get Gills!

[@P0HTAT0]

@@TheChubbyGuppy If all goes well January after the holiday postal crash I should have a good hand full available but at the moment all I have are my breeders and buried females.

[@DowntheWormHole]

Great video! I am at the selling to the LFS stage... Shipping in Canada is a crazy option, will figure out my money making curve yet!

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Shipping TO Canada is a PItA!

[@TheChubbyGuppy]

So true! Too many people think you just sit back get drunk and rake in the profits with their exclusive only found here guppies. It simple don’t work that way! Good work! Nice video as always!

[@rxpex6688]

You got me into breeding guppies and you have taught me how to look after them so thanks man :)

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

AWESOME!

[@kjeaquatics]

Very True on having to have Dedication to the fishroom .

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

WORD!

[@craighawks-smallfryaquariu5093]

Awesome video! This is exactly where I am. I’ve got my business license and all that, but, man...monetizing this is much more difficult than it seems. The “pros” make this seem like it’s free money. Ummm...not so much!

[@learningtofishkeep665]

Great video man. Thanks for the info! I’m not sure how I haven’t been subscribed to you but I am now 👍

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Well you can hang with the cool kids 😎

[@Xn7000]

I've seen a number of aquarium youtubers that regularly say something along the lines of "I don't need to cover this, I've made "N" videos on this," (Joey is notorious for it) when really, if a video is more than 6 months old, it basically doesn't exist unless it's highly specialized or amazing. It's really a turn off to a new viewer to say, "I've covered this before, go watch this [three year old] video." then they go watch the video and it's absolute trash compared to the creator's current content. Sure, people will complain about rehashed content, but people are going to complain no matter what and you can't let that skew your thought process because happy people don't complain so you don't really see their thoughts as much.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Well said

[@Coronakenify]

Excellent info Michael, thanks for enlightening us.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks for watching Ken!

[@loganfisherman6161]

Thanks for all the tips👍👍

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

No problem 👍

[@pj2854]

Always bud!! You brought it up!!

[@CooperAudio409]

How does this video hold up with HR4521?

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

What is HR4521?

[@AllThingsRomez]

Great one Michael, thanks for the info that many might overlook. I'm also planning on breeding guppies for profit in South Africa.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Good Luck!

[@ejfishes7610]

Solid information Mike, enjoy your weekend!

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks EJ, you too!

[@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058]

I started out the same way in the guppies when I lost my Oscar & koi goldfish 6 mos ago I won't have mine up & going till NEXT year but as far as going "business" I'll pass on that, but as a hobbyist that works for me & yes it does take lots of time,but with what tanks I'll have & space to work with I LIVE with my fish ha ha ha so time isn't going to be the problem as I'm retired & don't have nothing better to do in life so I HAVE the time, I don't have any "REAL" true breed of guppies just regular nothing fancy guppies so maybe by next year I may get lucky enough to get me some real nice ones to mix in with the ones I have, I've watched A LOT of your vids.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Good Luck!

[@fergalwalshxx8672]

hi michael. I now have 11 endlers livebearer's fry and 7 or so platty fry!

[@lilybeaumont683]

I just saved 14 young endler males from a feeder tank..2 have a problem one with his fins and one has a bent spine been there before..but I had a spare tank and had to take some they looked so sad..in just a few hours they are feeding and swimming everywhere like different fish...I know feeders are not the best fish but I thought at $1.99 for 14..I could get some good Looking ones..and looks like I have..

[@riverside321]

Gotta a huge female guppy just had about 50 fry damn

[@MobbGuppy]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rshtuni-Papikyan]

Great video ,thank you 👍

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cichlidkingaquatics5988]

Wow, that's some great info!

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks!

[@tedhawk211]

Great as always Michael hate to hear Chris at guppy train sending out inferior stock

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

I have not personally ordered from him, so I can't say with 100% certainty, but I have heard mixed things.

[@tedhawk211]

Michael's Fish Room I understand that I'm in no hurry to send $60 for a trio scrub stock either though

[@Keithskillerexotics]

Your videos are great bro

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks!

[@Vanessa-if7jf]

i’m new 😅 do you have mollies also?

[@rxpex6688]

Keep these vids up :))

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Will do

[@xjustforfun8971]

Hey michael where do you buy your shipping Supply?

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Superior shipping supplies.

[@joesaquatics8149]

I plan on starting to sell online in April when weather is warmer. Do you think eBay is a good place to start along with a website. I've heard a few people do this and they leave a business card in the box saying for cheaper rates go to my website and they give the website link on card.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

You just have to watch the fee’s on Ebay.

[@joesaquatics8149]

Yes I understand that that's why I say I would have cheaper rates on my website and try to direct my customers to the website with a business card in box. I just figured that could help me get customers to start off with.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

It a bad idea....

[@joesaquatics8149]

Ok thanks for your input that's why I asked. Do you promote your website in other ways besides KZbin.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Facebook and through friends

[@rashidisbioscope6255]

How do i sell guppy fries in youtube

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Hard work

[@myhomeaquarium98]

Would you do a video on your auto change system? Or if you have one already, direct me to it 😜

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Soon I will do an update.

[@arunkrishna.g.s3536]

how much price will you get a month

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Depends on supply and demand.

[@dennyclose6635]

Yep...I have nothin....LOL Nice video!!! Hope the tax man...(or woman Heeeeyyyy!) Didnt hurt ya too bad lol Thank you for sharing :)

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Lol...thanks for watching!

[@karthikkumar7267]

Sir l am facing some problem in guppy culture From last 15 days my guppy fishes started dying. I lost more than 200 guppy fishes in these days and know I have only 30 guppy fishes This is a challenging situations to me that I need to protect those guppy fishes Sir please give me reason for its death and how to control it.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

What are the water parameters?

[@karthikkumar7267]

@@MichaelsFishRoom pH level is normal Once in 2 days changing water Not dichlorinated water

[@corbin2217]

Curious to know your profit for a year

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

I bet you are

[@JadrenAquatics]

Cough! "I'm fine" kids that's a hint not to worry about Michael cough. lol #tiredofcoughcomments

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

LOL

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

You can have "I'm fine" on your grave marker. Not unlike the classic, "I told them I was sick." @@MichaelsFishRoom

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Yes!

[@bambookat8796]

Great video! Now send me pics so I can give you money to pay your taxes lol😂

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Ugh...I suck! I was own there and forgot!

[@pj2854]

Wow this video was like watching golf!! Yes this was boring😖😖

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

But you did watch right?

[@steveescobar2895]

I dont have a facebook lol

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Lucky you.

[@steveescobar2895]

To much drama on that fb. U get a lot of hate mail? U shud make another rant video lol

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Lol

[@steveescobar2895]

I learn a lot from your rant videos lol very educational lol

[@swimminwitdafishes7153]

hey first view

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Winner!

[@Techead100]

You live in New Jersey tax you to death state 😂

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Tell me something I don't know Captain Obvious.

[@giftedgamer5029]

This is a horrible idea if you sell the guppies the mother will go through lots and lots of stress stage 1 the mother guppy will go through stress stage2 the mother guppy is now really stressed the mother guppy will go through a certain process of death if you want your mother guppy to die this is how it will happen don't do this.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Holy lack of punctuation!

[@gabriellamf3812]

Gifted Gamer guppy mothers just immediately leave the fry or eat them so they’ll not care if the babies disappear

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Lol...this is the correct answer!

[@shesellsfish]

Yep, it's not all fun and happy happy. A lot of expenses beginners never figure in. And the shipping and packing learning curve is steep with more expenses. Much respect to you and others who do it all correctly.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks!

[@deborahinfinger5658]

Where do i sell them?

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Where ever you want

[@deborahinfinger5658]

@@MichaelsFishRoom you can sell them on amazon i just figured that out.

[@jamiebaker6516]

do you do local pickup in the winter? I'm in NJ too.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Sure...just choose that option for shipping and we can meet somewhere.

[@Dilasguppies]

Oh God let's not talk about Chris at guppy train and how his guppies don't breed true

[@gmwsgmws3741]

Really?

[@Dilasguppies]

@@gmwsgmws3741 yep I bought from him I actually went to his house he's a nice guy but my guppies are not breeding true

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

If heard very mixed things about his stock. I have never bought from him however.

[@Dilasguppies]

@@MichaelsFishRoom I was very upset that they didn't breed true they made pretty guppies but not like what I wanted and my females from him got bent backs I think highly inbred with him trying to mix genetics back in

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

That sucks.

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Agree about the website. Currently, testing the waters with GetGills.com. Primarily to pass along extra fish. Not breeding for profit, but with 18 tanks and all the Barry White music we listen to around here, it's inevitable that I have extras, and tons of them. I like that site so far as it only asks for %5 of sales, is maintained by the host, and is a collection of stores and breeders. I can look for anything I need all in one site. Your site has improved a lot, and I like it quite a bit, however last night it would not accept the PW I've used before. So, I had to set up a new one to make my purchase. With GG.com one PW gets you into all the stores. This video is good information Mike, not only for those who want to profit, but those of us who do it for fun only. I've had some talks with my financial planner and attorney over the past couple years and they've given up on advising me, except that I won't become an official business. Jeez sorry for the long comment, but I enjoyed this one a lot and appreciate you once again saying it like it is. Thanks!

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks Bob! The website had issues last night for some reason....

[@gregjonesonline]

The time... oh the time. So much time. Hahaha!

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Lol...you would know.

[@0917454]

Well explained Michael. 2 thumbs up!!

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks!

[@danieldan2995]

You are the bestttt !!!! Salut you from Romenia i have 6 tanks wive guppys tank"s you .....

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks!

[@vapordepositionmusic1901]

One thing I'll add is to make sure you have a short term and long term business plan. Maybe mutt guppies don't sell so well for periods of time so your longer term plan maybe to work on your own breed.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Good point!

[@jennifercorley8564]

I have soooo many guppies. They just keep having babies! Lol I’ve given them away and bam more babies lol

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Nice!

[@bonsiatreesseedsandplantsf4812]

Great video.can I ask how much did it cost u to setup your website

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Well I had another YT'er do it for a discount. If you email me I will give you his contact info.

[@ladyt1866]

So Micheal just outta curiosity, how long was it before you started to see a profit?

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Depends on what you mean. I have taken most of the profits and put them back into the business. I bought a new Mac, camera, accessories for YT with the profits.

[@ladyt1866]

@@MichaelsFishRoom in general, aside from upgrades for youtube ,which i do know plays a big part.

[@floydsfishes2856]

Good info Mike thank you👌

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks for watching Floyd.

[@vb2377]

I watch your vids

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Thanks

[@teddybonkers3580]

What if nobody wants them? That's my predicament. I have so many fancy strains and I'm just collecting guppies it seems... I know I need to sell online and SHIP but I can't do that at the moment. Nobody in my region has ever expressed interest in them, maybe one petty like on Facebook or a message asking how much and then they never reply. How are you able to get a distributor to allow you to buy wholesale without a physical storefront? I was going to get a business license a few months ago and went to the tropical fish wholesaler in this region for information and they said they wouldn't deliver to me without a store even if I had everything else required and they'd drop me if I didn't order often enough.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

That is something you need to figure out before hand. LOL What about local fish clubs?

[@teddybonkers3580]

@@MichaelsFishRoom there's no local fish clubs except the one I made and there's only a handful of members and oddly only one other is actually in this area the rest are for some reason out of state. I advertise on Craigslist and never get a response ever and I've posted on the closest biggest city fish page and it's completely ignored. Everyone here seems content with the crap guppies from Petco. I thought for sure there's be interest in red tuxedo koi guppies but nobody contacts me about them, they are a popular strain, fairly difficult to source and in my opinion one of the top most attractive guppies but I'm just simply amassing a 55g tank full of them month after month after month.

[@MichaelsFishRoom]

Well then you should sell them to me at wholesale prices 😎

[@deborahinfinger5658]

@@MichaelsFishRoom could i sell you my guppies some how?