Breeding Livebearers

Water Conditions and Breeding Habits

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The CORRECT water conditions to promote breeding habits...

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Water condition, water conshmision. Why do I need to go through all this trouble just for my fish? Wont they just breed?

Yes, they will breed in most water conditions, BUT, unfavorable water conditions could cause them to miscarry or not deliver at all. Just stick with the water conditions I recommend. Not your own! 

SUGGESTED Water Conditions for livebearers:

1. PH ranging from 7.0 - 7.8.

2. Temperature of 75º-82º F.

3. Soft - Hard water.

4. Live plants optional.

5. If tap water is used, get a water treater that will remove metals and chlorine.

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Guppy's Mating

This picture shows a male and female guppy mating. Always good sign of favorable water conditions!

3 good signs of breeding:

1. Lively fish. Swimming in a "smooth" motion.

2. Males following or chasing females.

3. Females have gravid spots.


3 signs of BAD water conditions and no breeding:


1. Fish are inactive. Lazy. Staying in corners. Tails are down and they look tired.

2. Fish aren't eating. Appetite gone.

3. Fish are gasping constantly. 

Click HERE To Play GUPPIES BREEDING Movie