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When we say guppies, we’re referring to both common guppies and Endler guppies — the two are basically the same, and these breeding tips are going to work equally well for both. Guppy Breeding Tip 1: Get a Good Female-to-Male Ratio This is very important because for guppies, you don't want to overwhelm the females with too many males — it will definitely stress them out. Recommended ratio: 1 male per 2 to 3 females This ensures females each get turns mating, and none of them get overly stressed. Too many males cause stress, and that's something...

It's like humans. If you look at human adults, maybe we eat three times a day versus a newborn baby who's constantly crying for food and might get fed eight times or more per day. In the same way, I go by a general rule: Adult fish: feed about once a day Juveniles in a grow-out tank: feed twice a day (morning and evening). Babies or newborn fry: feed 3 to 5 times a day or more, if you're around. That's because they have really tiny stomachs. You want to feed them tiny meals multiple times...

Is Algae Really That Bad? When it comes to algae in a tank, it's something that's kind of unavoidable. If you're running an excellent tank, algae is actually a good sign of having a healthy ecosystem. Whether it's hair algae, algae in the water column, or algae on surfaces—it's a really good sign that you're running a good tank. So algae is not a problem. I'm actually not terrified of algae in here in the fish room. I promote it because it's an excellent food source for a lot of fish. Many people, when they start...