ashbo Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 i got 3 guppies from a family friend... only to find out i have 2 males an a 1 PREGNANT female..... i have no idea what to do???? can anyone help me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Female guppies are always pregnant, 5 minutes with a male and viola. You can ignore it or maybe get some java moss or something so the new born babies can hide. They are livebearers, so there are no eggs etc like normal fish, they just pop them out every 6 weeks. Normally around 15-30 depending on how big they are and how much and what types of food they've eaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbo Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 thanks so much this is like my first tropical fish...... an trust me to get that.... java moss... better get some tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL008 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 If you have 2 males to one female guppy, you will find that the female may get hassled by the boys. Best to get a couple more females to take the heat off your pregnant one - that is if you are alright to deal with more fish and more babies!! The best ratio is 1 male to 3 ladies, but you could get by with less if you have plants and hiding places in the tank. Cheers L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbo Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 man i wish i read your comment last nigh t AL008 i got up his morning and the female was floating at the bottom of the tank (RIP) might have to hunt me down some more female guppies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbo Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 well sadly she has passed away.... she looked fine no marks or nothing.. think it might have been problems with the bubbas =( oh well its a learning experience now i now know when people gve me stuff or free get more females than males!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL008 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sorry to hear that. Good luck with your next ones! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbo Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 thanks for the AL008, Mystic has giving me a list of fish that can cause problems which is super!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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