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What should I do if my guppy gives birth to baby fish in a big tank?

2023-09-21 05:18:57 142

If guppies give birth to baby fish in a large tank, you need to pay attention to the following points:


1. Move the young fish out of the nursery: In order to protect the safety of the young fish, they need to be moved to a safe place. It is recommended to use a special nursery box or a separate small tank (capacity not less than 5 cm) for individual management. , observation and feeding.


2. Prepare an appropriate living environment: Move an appropriate amount of water from the original large tank to the juvenile fish tank, and then add plants, tank rocks, bridges, etc. to the juvenile fish tank to provide shelter, allowing the juvenile fish to freely roam in this environment. live, and avoid the larger fish in the large tank.


3. Give appropriate diet: The mother fish will generally provide sufficient nutrients for the young fish, but to ensure the healthy growth of the young fish, special juvenile fish feed can be used to feed them regularly. When small fish are in their early stages, special attention should be paid to the size, quantity and frequency of bait particles.


4. Frequently monitor water quality: In order to maintain water hygiene and the health of fish, regularly monitor changes in water quality to ensure good ventilation, timely replacement of water sources, removal of waste materials, spoiled food and other impurities, etc.


5. Prevent young fish from attacking each other: Young fish may attack each other as they grow up. You need to pay attention to their relative sizes and behavioral characteristics, as well as understand the social behavior rules between guppies, and make timely adjustments and strengthen management.


It should be noted that young guppies may need to regularly refresh the tank water as they grow, and strictly control the excessive accumulation of waste materials and useless spoiled bait to prevent harmful substances that may be produced in the water from affecting the nourishment of the entire group. and healthy development.


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