Fancy guppies are one of the most popular aquarium fish around the world. This book assists with making guppy selections and offers valuable information on keeping, breeding, and showcasing these fancy fish.
Fancy guppies are one of the most popular aquarium fish around the world. This book assists with making guppy selections and offers valuable information on keeping, breeding, and showcasing these fancy fish.
Introduction 5Why do You Want to Keep Giippies? 7Guppies in NatureRelaxation & FascinationA Slice of NatureGuppy BehaviorGetting Started & Keeping It Running 13Aquarium Placement & Stand SelectionFiltration & AerationTemperature ControlLightingSubstrate & DecorationsTesting, Testing...1, 2, 3Setting Up & MaintenanceWater Changes & Water QualityConditioning New WaterGood Eating 37Commercial FoodsNon-Commercial FoodsFeeding Your GuppiesCleaning the TankFeeling Good 47IllnessFish Stress FactorsOdd BehaviorDisease Treatment & PreventionQuarantine Your Guppies!Who Am I? 61The Many Faces & Many Races of GuppiesBreeding Guppies 69Breeding TechniquesBreeding MethodsBreeding GoalsMaintenance of LinesTrying New Color LinesCare of the FryBeyond the Tank 89History of Guppy AssociationsProfiling HobbyistsShowing Your GuppiesShipping Show FishShow ClassesGlossary: Guppies 100Glossary: General Aquarium 102Resources 107Index 108