Guppies are best fed live bait, vegetables and artificial fish food.

The protein content of live bait is extremely high, which can meet the nutrients required for the growth and development of guppies. Among live baits, brine shrimp are the best. Brine shrimp have high nutritional value and rich protein content. Silk earthworms are relatively active and can survive in the water for a long time. They are also one of the baits for this fish. Water fleas will speed up the growth of guppies, and this type of food will speed up the metabolism of guppies. Vegetable foods can supplement some vitamins and trace elements.

You can also feed guppies artificial feed. This type of food is better at balanced nutrition and reasonable combination. This type of feed is also relatively cheap and easy to store, but its nutritional value is average and not as high as live food. Therefore, when feeding guppies, you can feed them mainly with live bait and supplemented by synthetic feed. When feeding this fish with live bait, pay attention to the safety of the live bait to ensure their health. Sterilize and disinfect before feeding.

Guppy care tips

1. Water temperature

The water temperature should generally be controlled between 18 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is lower than 18°C, guppies will suffer from loss of appetite, listlessness, etc., and are very susceptible to diseases such as saprolegnia.

2. Water quality

Guppies live in water, and the quality of the water is one of the important factors affecting the health of guppies. Guppies are suitable for growing and breeding in slightly alkaline water, so it is best to adjust the pH of the water appropriately according to your local water quality.

3. Feeding

Guppies should be fed regularly and quantitatively. It is best to feed them at three meals a day. Each feeding should be enough to be eaten within 5 minutes. .

4. Principles of polyculture

When raising guppies, you must remember the principles of polyculture. The fish that can be mixed with guppies need to be small fish with a gentle personality, while ensuring the overall appreciation. It is suitable for small fish that prefer slightly alkaline water quality.