How To Have A
Healthy Aquarium.
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Avoid crowding fish |
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Quarantine new fish for 4 weeks |
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Mix only compatible species |
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Feed a
variety of fresh, quality food |
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Maintain the preferred water parameters for your fish |
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Use a quality filter that is the right size for the tank; clean it
regularly |
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Maintain regular water changes while vacuuming bottom debris - be
meticulous |
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Make sure all replaced water matches that of the water removed in
temperature, pH, salinity, and be toxin-free |
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Watch daily for any signs of stress or disease and act immediately
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Remove dead fish and snails immediately |
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Approximate
growth rates of the Guppy.
Please keep in mind that this will vary according to care (especially
feeding), and genetics. However, I have included this for general
reference. Please note that females may grow much larger than the males.
Male Body length not including tails.
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New born: 6 mm
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One
Week: 7 mm |
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Two Weeks: 1 cm
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One month: 1.5 cm
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Two months: 2 cm |
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Three months: 2.5 cm
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Six months: 3 - 3.3
cm |
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Full grown:
3.5 - 4 cm |
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