Essay On Guppies

“The common Guppy, is also known as the millionfish, mosquito fish, or rainbow fish by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts. They are a highly adaptable species that can survive and even thrive in environments that many other tropical fish species would be unable to tolerate.” (The “Un” Common Guppy) The guppy is one of the world’s most widely distributed tropical fish, and one of the fish that is most commonly chosen first to be taken home from the store. It is a freshwater aquarium species. Guppies were originally found in northeast South America, and now they are found all around the world. Guppies are livebearers which means their young are born alive. “At each birth, the female can have anywhere between four and sixty more babies.” (Guppy Fish, Fancy Fish) Guppies have a peaceful behavior; however, if the guppy parents are left alone with their young, they will eat them if they are not separated in time. Male guppies have decorative caudal and dorsal fins. Female guppies may sometimes be tossed to the side from male guppies due to their dullness in color compared to the male. The overpopulation of guppies is a common problem. People that raise them encounter this all the time. The key in succeeding in the guppy raising business is to know your way around keeping them alive and raising them right. There are multiple ways to address the
The first, placing the guppies in a separate breeding tank or placing them into a community tank. There are pros and cons to both ways of breeding. Putting the guppies in a separate breeding tank is a good choice because the owner is able to control the conditions of the tank. The breeder may also choose the color of the babies the fish will have. The cons of separating the two parents from the community tank is the cost of this action. If you were to separate them, you would have to buy a new tank and all of the necessities that go with it; not to mention the upkeep of the