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Guppies can live as long as four or five years if they're looked after properly. However, it's more common for them to live between just one and two years.
- How long do guppies live as pets?
- Do guppies die easily?
- What are guppies lifespan?
- Can a guppy live alone?
- Is it OK to keep only male guppies?
- How do you know when guppies are dying?
- How many guppies should be kept together?
- Do guppies need air pump?
- Do guppies like light or dark?
- Do male guppies live longer?
- Can you keep two male guppies together?
- How often should you feed guppies?
- Do guppies like to hide?
How long do guppies live as pets?
Guppies can live anywhere between 1-3 years. However, it has been reported that some have even managed to make it to 5 years in the right conditions! However, this will depend largely on where they were bred and their genetics. It's definitely the exception and not the rule.
Do guppies die easily?
Guppies are very easy to keep fish and are great for beginners. Although they are very hardy, often guppies keep dying for no obvious reason. The main problem is that most beginners have no clue regarding how to keep guppy fish. Therefore, they often face the problem of guppies dying in their aquarium.
What are guppies lifespan?
Male guppies mature in 7 weeks or less. Total lifespan of guppies in the wild varies greatly, but it is typically around 2 years.
Can a guppy live alone?
As guppies are usually seen in groups, many new fish keepers wonder whether they can keep one guppy on its own. It's absolutely fine to keep one guppy alone, particularly if you own a very small tank which would cause cramped conditions if you were to keep several.
Is it OK to keep only male guppies?
You can keep only male guppies in a tank. However, when you keep only male guppies in a tank, you will see a lot of aggression and bullying among them. To spread out the aggression, it is recommended to keep at least 6 male guppies in a male-only guppy tank.
How do you know when guppies are dying?
Their breathing may slow down and they may seem a bit discolored (don't worry, colors will come back as soon as you switch on the lights again). Guppies don't move around while resting, although you may notice slight twitches or so, but nothing too obvious.
How many guppies should be kept together?
Guppies should be kept in trios – 2 females to each male. Yeah, this is so important we're sayin' it twice. Not only does this better the chances of reproduction, but female guppies are also less likely to become territorial than males- so you're more likely to keep a peaceful aquarium.
Do guppies need air pump?
As mentioned before, guppies need oxygen to live. Water oxygen exchange happens through surface agitation. To agitate the surface of the water, you will need to use an air pump with an air stone or a water pump. Air stones can produce lots of agitation in the fish tank.
Do guppies like light or dark?
Guppies need darkness to be able to rest. Having the lights always on might eventually result in dead fish. Guppies need at least 6-8 hours of sleep a day.
Do male guppies live longer?
On average, male guppies generally live longer than females. That's usually because of the stress endured by female guppies during the multiple pregnancies that invariably occur when the two sexes are mixed in the aquarium. However, if you keep only males or only females in your tank, their lifespan is around the same.
Can you keep two male guppies together?
Yes, you can have two male guppies together. Male guppies have no problem cohabiting. With that said, male guppies can sometimes exhibit aggression towards other males. For example, they may chase each other to assert dominance or fight over a female.
How often should you feed guppies?
Feed adult guppies once or twice a day. At least one meal should consist of live food. Unlike young fish, whose frequent meals support rapid development, adults function well with fewer meals.
Do guppies like to hide?
Guppy fish are quite active fish and don't usually hide, unless there's a problem.
