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Practical guppy care, breeding, tank setup, and live-shipping guidance from experienced breeders—written to help your fish thrive before and after they arrive.
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Algae in a Guppy Tank: Causes and Beginner Control Tips
A beginner routine for understanding algae in a guppy aquarium and managing light, extra food, and cleaning without harsh or sudden changes.
| by HiGuppy Team
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Nitrite Poisoning in Guppies: Signs, Emergency Fix and Prevention
Nitrite poisoning in guppies causes gasping and pale gills. Learn how to test, do an emergency water change and prevent nitrite spikes.
| by HiGuppy Team
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Vacation Feeding for Guppies: Sitter and Feeder Handoff
Plan guppy feeding before a trip by checking the fish, trip length, tank stability, and whether a helper or tested feeder is appropriate.
| by HiGuppy Team
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Can Guppies Live With Swordtails? Tank Size, Ratios and Tips
Can guppies live with swordtails? Learn the tank size, male-to-female ratio, water ranges, feeding and fry tips that keep both livebearers healthy together.
| by HiGuppy Team
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Live Food for Guppies: Benefits, Risks and Beginner Tips
A practical guide to brine shrimp, daphnia, and other live foods for guppies, with sourcing, size, and feeding checks.
| by HiGuppy Team
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Do Guppies Need a Breeder Box? Pros, Cons and Better Options
Do guppies need a breeder box? Learn when a box helps, how to use one safely, and better options like dense plants and a birthing tank.
| by HiGuppy Team
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Flakes vs Pellets for Guppies: Which Food Is Better?
Compare guppy flakes and pellets by size, feeding level, label, freshness, and what your fish actually eat.
| by HiGuppy Team
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Guppy Tank Power Outage: An Emergency Care Guide
A practical guide to aeration, temperature, filtration and safely restarting your guppy aquarium after a power outage.
| by HiGuppy Team
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How to Feed Guppies While on Vacation: Safe Options
How to feed guppies while on vacation: how long guppies can be left alone, plus automatic feeders, portion packs and helper tips for a safe trip.
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