The first choice for raising tropical fish is guppy
Guppy is a small tropical ornamental fish, generally 3 to 5 centimeters in length, with a petite body, agile and lively swimming, and beautiful body color. Colorful. It is mainly produced in Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana and the West Indies in South America. According to its different characteristics, it is divided into ordinary guppies, swallow-tailed guppies, long-tailed guppies, fiddle-tailed guppies and yellow guppies.
It should be said that among the many tropical ornamental fish species, guppy is not a noble fish species, neither in terms of its price nor its requirements for the surrounding living environment. However, it is popular because of its liveliness and Beautiful and well-loved. Especially the male fish is more beautiful. Its green-brown body is mixed with various colors of red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue and purple, just like a rainbow in the sky, so it also has a nice name - Rainbow fish. At the same time, because there are several small blue round spots on its abdomen, there are lighter-colored rings around the spots, which are very similar to the eye-shaped spots on a peacock's tail, so it is also known as "guppy fish".
Some fish buyers told reporters that the popularity of guppies is largely due to its gentle and lively temperament, which does not fight with other fish and is suitable for some non-aggressive fish. Polyculture; and it is not very selective about food. Egg yolks, steamed bun residues, etc. can be fed, but it is best to feed live bait such as fish worms, nematodes, etc. in artificial breeding; at the same time, it does not have high requirements for water quality and water temperature. , very easy to raise and survive.
Generally, purebred guppies are larger in size, with large and stretched tail fins and dorsal fins. Their colors are relatively pure, their characteristics are more distinctive, and their prices are higher. The quality of their strains is about 10 yuan per pair. It ranges from 50 yuan to 50 yuan; on the contrary, hybrids or degraded varieties are relatively cheap, and can usually be purchased for only a few yuan per pair. However, for those who are new to raising tropical fish, it is more cost-effective to buy hybrids and degraded species, because this way they can accumulate a lot of fish farming experience.
In addition, it is best to determine whether the purpose of buying fish is for viewing or breeding. If it is just for viewing, you can choose individuals with bright colors, long tail fins, and normal development of each fin; if you want to cultivate a good guppy species, it is best to choose young and energetic guppies, because although fully mature guppies The tail fin is large and the patterns are bright, but it is not suitable for breeding.
Generally speaking, the principles for choosing guppies are not much different from those for other fish. They only require that there are no abnormalities on the body surface, no wounds, no damage to the fins, no tightening of the fins, and no white spots on the fins. Growths such as hairs and white spots, a desire to eat, quick reactions, and it is best to choose individuals that are not injured or dead in the entire tank. However, a key point when purchasing guppies is the selection of male guppies. You should try to choose males that are larger in size, have larger and stretched tail fins, and are active swimmers. Generally buy guppies that are two to three months old.
In addition, when buying guppies, don’t forget to buy an aquarium. It is best to keep the aquarium for guppies not too big, usually 60 centimeters long, 30 centimeters wide and 40 centimeters high. You should also test the water before purchasing to make sure there are no leaks before purchasing.
After selecting guppies, the next step is the issue of bait. Guppies do not have high requirements for feed. Generally, water fleas, water worms or compound pellet feed can be used.
After everything is properly purchased, it’s time to start the process of breeding guppies.
The "forbidden zone" of raising tropical fish for the first time
After the fish you just bought get used to the new environment, you can start feeding. Generally, after putting the fish in the water tank for half a day, if you find When the fish begins to peck at the sand on the wall or bottom of the tank, it means that feeding is ready. Some fish refuse to eat when their environment changes. Therefore, you need to feed the fish the feed they like. You can feed artificial feed and living feed in a balanced manner. Pay attention to the portion and avoid leftover residue, as the residue will rot and damage the water quality.