Description
The Male Koi Guppy is a result of selective breeding over many years. This guppy is relatively easy to breed even for the beginning aquarists. Guppies require clean, oxygen-rich water. Making sure filters are cleaned regularly to ensure sure all biological filters are working properly, ensuring no ammonia or nitrite is present to help with the overall health of the fish.
Features of Male Koi Guppy:
- The male Koi Guppy features an exciting red-orange coloration on the face, dorsal fin and tail fin.
- They are super peaceful fish and can be kept with other aquarium fish
- Care Level : Easy
- Average Lifespan : 2-3yrs
The Best Aquarium Size for Guppies:
You should provide at least 4L space for one fish. It is recommended to keep at least a trio (three) together in a tank with a minimum capacity of 20L.
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Tank Mates of Guppy:
Guppies are peaceful fish and they can stay with other similar size peaceful fish. Some fish like fin nippers, bettas, large and aggressive species should be avoided. Good tank mates are:
Feeding :
Small size pellet fish food, tropical flake food, live, and frozen goods, like bloodworms. brine shrip, blood worms, mosquito larvae, etc. Remeber to remove any uneaten food as soon as possible. Check out our
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Guppy Tank Guide:
Heater:
The temperature of your guppy’s tank should match that of its native, natural habitat. Ideal water temperatures sit between at a stable number between 22 ⁰C - 28 ⁰C.
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Light :
You can choose to use lighting in your aquarium if that’s what you prefer. Easily replicate natural conditions with artificial lighting (12 hours of light every 24 hours). Need An Aquarium Light for your tank? Browse our
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Substrate :
Gravel, Rocks, Pebbles
Plants for Guppies:
It’s suitable to use many different kinds of plants for guppies and decorations.
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Java moss: a low-light plant that doesn’t require too much care, java moss grows easily and constantly once it attaches itself to the substrate;
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Amazon sword plant: its wide and long leaves are great if you want to hide aquarium equipment, plus it offers cover for fry or expectant guppies;
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Rotala Rotundifolia: If you want something more special, this plant has interesting leaves that can become reddish if the plant receives enough light; a compact and bushy plant that’s relatively undemanding;
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii: a slow-growing plant that doesn’t require much in the way of maintenance.
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Decorations for Guppies:
Artificial plants can work well. Additionally, you can also choose to use Aquarium Ornaments such as: Kazoo handmade fish decorations, tube and artificial caves.
