During the breeding period of guppies, the main purpose of feeding is to promote reproduction and ensure the health of female fish. Guppies in the breeding period need more nutrients. It is usually recommended to isolate them to provide sufficient swimming space. When it comes to feeding, bloodworms are one of the favorite foods of guppies. It is advisable to feed them 4 to 5 times a day to make sure they can get enough nutrients. If you don't have the condition to feed bloodworms, you can also use regular fish feed. However, you need to be careful not to leave too many residues to avoid polluting the water quality.
Guppies in the breeding period need a stable water environment and appropriate water quality management. It is very important to separate adult fish and fry because the fry may be eaten by the larger fish. Using the water from the original fish tank to raise the fry can maintain the stability of the water quality. Besides, keeping the water temperature constant is also crucial. It is recommended to use a heater to adjust the water temperature to between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius to avoid the adverse effects of water temperature changes on the fry.
After guppies give birth to fry, special attention should be paid to the feeding methods of the fry. Starting from the second day after the fry are born, you can feed them egg yolk water, but be careful not to feed too much. Five days later, you can feed them dried fish food, but it needs to be ground into powder. Water fleas filtered through fine-mesh gauze are also a good choice. Regular water changes are the key to keeping the water quality clean. It is recommended to change the water once a week. When using tap water, it should be exposed to the sun for three days to remove chlorine.