Guest unthinkable90 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 is a 5 gallon tank okay for 1 female guppy or two? ..i want to get a fancy one and from a pet store .. already pregnant... i have extra tanks to put da babies in.. BUT if i get too many , can i put them in the freshwater lake behind my house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kissy Posted July 8, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 8, 2005 Releasing any kind of fish into the wild is a big no no. It's even against the laws in some states. Before you start breeding guppies, see if you have friends that want them (and are really willing to care for them) because you probably will get too many (guppies will breed every month if you let them). The offspring will both be male and female and they will breed too. Think about the after-math for your fish before you start breeding please. It's the same way with cats and dogs, people shouldn't breed just because they want to. You usually end up with lots of babies with no place to go Now that that's said, how much extra room do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member touchofsky Posted July 9, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 9, 2005 What worked for me was to have two extra tanks. As soon as I could do so, I divided the baby guppies by sex and put only females in one tank and only males in the other. That way I could control the population explosion and only breed the guppies when I wanted to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest calico4 Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 If your guppies do breed and they have more than you like, I THINK the people at lfs might take them. -calico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Black oranda Posted July 9, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 9, 2005 I agree with the above posters. I have to many guppies now. And im planing on giving some to the lfs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kissy Posted July 9, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 9, 2005 That's a good plan touchofsky Sorry if I sounded kind of harsh in my first reply..I was kinda cranky x_x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raith Posted July 9, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 9, 2005 is a 5 gallon tank okay for 1 female guppy or two? ..i want to get a fancy one and from a pet store .. already pregnant... i have extra tanks to put da babies in.. BUT if i get too many , can i put them in the freshwater lake behind my house? if theyre in good condition, you can sell it to the store for $ or credits. 5gallons for 2gups is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ak_comets Posted July 10, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 10, 2005 I know several people who just "accidentally" flush the guppies they don't want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member touchofsky Posted July 10, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 10, 2005 In my opinion, people who would do that are irresponsible and shouldn't be raising guppies, or any other type of creature. As others have said, one should plan for care and future of the offspring before any breeding program is started (and I don't consider flushing a plan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unthinkable90 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 okayyyyy..THanks SO I SHOULD Definetely not put them in the lake?? and how do YOU tell a FEMALE from a MALE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ranchugirl Posted July 11, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 The males are the more colorful ones, while the females are a dull greyish-brownish color, with only color in their tails. Of course, you will notice a female also by her big belly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kissy Posted July 11, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 Yah, putting fish in a lake isn't a good idea. It would be okay if it were goldfish or koi in your own private pond, but guppies in a wild lake won't work out, and they will probably die or cause harm to the enviroment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danielle92 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I have guppies and they will have fry every month well mine did if you don't want alot then don't put the mother in another tank just let the mother have her fry in the 5 gallon. Guppies will eat there own babies. They need a heter and an air pump. The mother will probably have 30-50+ fry from my expirence. Well I will love to know what you will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member touchofsky Posted July 11, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 When the fry are very young, the females will start to show a small black spot just above the anal fin. This is called the gravid spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unthinkable90 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 When you goto a pet store ,DO YOU HAVE to get them in a pair a female and male? I heard they will get stressed if ya dont ? true?> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kissy Posted July 11, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 I think that is best to have two females for every male. This way, the female isn't being chased by the male all the time and will be less stressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unthinkable90 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 well can i get just 1 female? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member touchofsky Posted July 11, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 Around here you buy the males and females separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unthinkable90 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 what state r u in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unthinkable90 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 oh nevermind..canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unthinkable90 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 thx ..i think i calle and see if we can get em separtly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kissy Posted July 11, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 You can try one female as long as you don't have more than one male. Personally I'd be afraid she'd get too stressed out and die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unthinkable90 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 ok ill just get 2 females n a male ..thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kissy Posted July 11, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 Your welcome Your male guppy will be pimp'n! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unthinkable90 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 heehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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