Why is my Guppy swimming near the filter?
Sucked up maybe, we got two more ( Terra and Bubbles) I think he is fine but I just wanted to make sure. Usually swimming in the flow of the filter or at the tanks surface is an indication of a breathing problem. Either the fish was improperly acclimated into the tank. or there is high ammonia, nitrite or nitrate in the tank.
Where does Guppy stay in the fish tank?
Our class pet, Buddy, has been staying at the top of the tank and right next to the filter ( not the part that sucked up the water, the upper part) and he just swims there. He is swimming fine and comes out to eat but then goes back.
What kind of fin does a GUPPY have?
A male guppy will have an anal fin that is long and narrow, with a slightly pointed end. He will use his anal fin to deliver sperm into the female. In contrast, a female guppy will have a shorter anal fin that appears triangular in shape. Her gravid spot will be located right above her anal fin.
How can you tell the difference between male and female guppies?
The dorsal fin is located on the top of the fish, about two to three inches from the fish’s head. Male guppies have longer dorsal fins that flow in the water as they swim around. Female guppies have shorter dorsal fins that do not trail in the water as they swim. Check the shape of the guppy’s tail fin.
Why are guppies hanging around the water filter?
A filter is necessary for cleaning the water in your tank. It sucks up debris and rids the water of toxic ammonia. Also, filters help add oxygen to the water, helping your guppies breathe. If you have poor water quality in the tank, guppies will flock to the filter.
Our class pet, Buddy, has been staying at the top of the tank and right next to the filter ( not the part that sucked up the water, the upper part) and he just swims there. He is swimming fine and comes out to eat but then goes back.
How often should I change the water in my guppies tank?
Some guppy breeders and enthusiasts might argue that you don’t need to follow that ratio, but the more fish you have in your tank, the more often you will have to clean it and change the water. Consider this when deciding what size tank to get, and how many guppies to keep in it. Dechlorinate the water in the tank.
Why are the fins of my guppy fish falling off?
Fins rot is a common disease in many freshwater or pond fishes like betta fish. It is caused by bacteria in most cases. In this disease, fish fins are rotten and damaged. Parts of fin or tail of the Guppy may fall. Fins or tail look discolored.
