I've wondered if it's possible that I'm getting old guppies. So far I've lost 3 this week. I'm looking forward to getting the fry from Crizz, but I do have concerns about the guppies that I already have making his sick. I thought the one from Crizz was dead this morning but he was just sleeping in a log. lol He's a beautiful boy.
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I used to be able to keep guppies for years. Now I don't even want to try. I hear a lot about these little guys die off real easy and they are being over breed. Just like the beta's are being over breed. My first beta in a long time lasted 8 months. That tank was fully planted at 7.0, simple HOB, heater. And that is it. I have a new one going on 3 months now, so it's kinda wait and watch game. I do miss the guppies. Aquarium world is one of the best places to get your fish. So is fish gallery, but the fish I got from there last all came with ick. I don't think we could predict correctly every fish will be able to handle the stress that these little guys go through. I now got a hospital tank and for now on there will be a two week monitor.
~ I love my fish
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The lifespan of a guppy is up to five years but under optimum conditions. Comparatively, the lifespan of a goldfish is over 25 years but few people have kept them this long. Guppies can breed up to three years of age. Some species of rockfish from the cold waters of Alaska can live more than 150 years. Therefore, some of these fish were born during our Civil War in the 1860s.
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Originally posted by ptran View PostAccording to a source, female guppy last about 2 years while male only last about 3-4 months. Is that correct?
Maybe the guppies you got just die of old age?
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Originally posted by mredman View PostThe lifespan of a guppy is up to five years but under optimum conditions. Comparatively, the lifespan of a goldfish is over 25 years but few people have kept them this long. Guppies can breed up to three years of age. Some species of rockfish from the cold waters of Alaska can live more than 150 years. Therefore, some of these fish were born during our Civil War in the 1860s.
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Originally posted by mredman View Post
Awesome. And a scary looking fish.
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Originally posted by mredman View Post010G Long fin BN grow-out
020G Electric blue, Red Fin Borleye FOR SALE
020G Leulepi grow-out
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090G Tangs community
100G Tangs community
150G Cyphos Moba & Leulepi
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