good place get guppies

[cyruslaguna]

Any recommendations on which LFS to get guppies?

I've bought females from Polyart and Clementi Floral but all have died...

[CRS]

i think i came accross people mentioning some good ones in LCK, but be prepared to pay more. I am also on a guppy project. Can visit me when ya free. Having at least of 100 fries which consist of moscow black and albino ones.

[Foxtrotperv]

If you are truly after some great guppies, try this website.

http://www.guppylodge.com/catalog.htm

http://penangguppy.myguppy.net/

[barmby]

Bishan Aquarium
Contact: Ah Heng
Blk 279 Bishan St 24
#01-54 Singapore 570279
Cell: 90629775

Direction:
Out of Bishan MRT. Cross overhead bridge. Take bus 13, 54, or 88. Alight at the bus stop after Catholic High.

Good variety.

[windcharm]

I catch them from a longkang. Very good survivor even in the harsh condition. My wild caught guppies have also given birth to some fries already!

[terence]

From which longkang bro?

[cyruslaguna]

yea tell us about it too...

I just got 2 male and 2 female guppies from Colourful in Balestier; took my time to choose the best ones Awaiting to be introduced to the community tank now.

Reasonably priced!

[lyan]

Any recommendations on which LFS to get guppies?

I've bought females from Polyart and Clementi Floral but all have died...

I think is not the guppies no good, is the wrong water condition u used for them. Some need high ph with coral chips, some low with plant, some normal with just water. Worse case some with a lot of salt, normally is a little salt or no. U need to find out from the shop owner what water condition. If they tell the true. haha

[cyruslaguna]

I think is not the guppies no good, is the wrong water condition u used for them. Some need high ph with coral chips, some low with plant, some normal with just water. Worse case some with a lot of salt, normally is a little salt or no. U need to find out from the shop owner what water condition. If they tell the true. haha

The guppies are ok now; I've tested pH and it's around 7.0...so far all eating well and swimming happily.

I'm using an 18l tank. What should be the salt ratio vs water?

Are the gravels illustrated above safe for guppy tank setup? I've washed time many times but water still appear cloudy after stirring a few times for thorough cleaning.

Please give me your feedback on my tank here:

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=60306

[terence]

The gravel is fine, but must wash clean and sun dry.
What is the filter that you are running? How long already?

[cyruslaguna]

I'm using a Boyu waterfall style filter which is coming to
a month old. The filter sponge has been changed and running coming to a couple of weeks.

How many fish can I introduce at one go to join the others? Suspected the previous guppy died due to change in ammonia level by the 4 entering the tank. Also, what should I do to fix the water condition after adding fishes?

[terence]

If your Hang on filter (HOF) is the big type, you can add in some ceramic rings, biohomes to improve the filtration. I run my tanks on Eheim 2041 HOF. i think they are very good. I always have my new fishes in a qurantine tank for up till 1 week, though its recommended for about 3 weeks, before putting them into the main tank. After you add the new comers, add some water conditioner to destress them and also add some food for the existing habitants

[cyruslaguna]

thanks for your tip Terence.

Can I introduce the same quantity or more (since I'm breeding), and then condition the water, and check pH level after 1 hour of introducing? Reason is that I do not want the females to be worn out by the males (2 males and 2 females in tank now) and I intend to breed them.

The gravels I have are already rinsed in water after a few rinses. Is it ok that I add them into the tank with guppies now or should I put them in another tank first?
Will that affect the water condition for guppies? Or should I put the gravels in tank first, and let the conditioned water run on pump for 3 days before introducing fishes?

How do you tell when the fish has settled down (no more stressed) after adding water conditioner?

For quarantine tank, should it be set up with just pump without any plants?

My tank water has sea salt added; what should the ratio of salt vs litre (my tank is 18 litre)?

[terence]

thanks for your tip Terence.

Can I introduce the same quantity or more (since I'm breeding), and then condition the water, and check pH level after 1 hour of introducing? Reason is that I do not want the females to be worn out by the males (2 males and 2 females in tank now) and I intend to breed them.

2 schools of thought. Some people add more males to females while some follow the recommended guideline 1M to 2F to allow at lteat 1F to rest at any point of time. Its up to you. 1 keep to the guideline.

The gravels I have are already rinsed in water after a few rinses. Is it ok that I add them into the tank with guppies now or should I put them in another tank first?
Will that affect the water condition for guppies? Or should I put the gravels in tank first, and let the conditioned water run on pump for 3 days before introducing fishes?
By putting in the gravels now, you will startled the guppies... Suggest you remove the guppies if possible and let let the gravel sit in. The standard gravels would not affect water parameter.

How do you tell when the fish has settled down (no more stressed) after adding water conditioner?

The fishes are swimming happily and trying to mate and looking for food.

For quarantine tank, should it be set up with just pump without any plants?

Its recommended that you have a simple sponge filter with some hiding places. But i always just throw them into a small tank, no filtration, no hiding place, no plants. I just top up water daily for about 1 week then plone them into my tanks.

My tank water has sea salt added; what should the ratio of salt vs litre (my tank is 18 litre)?

Sea salt? Same as aquarium salt? i use aquarium salt. I only dose a little bit. Only when fishes are sick, i will do salt bath for 3 days.

[cyruslaguna]

Sea salt? Same as aquarium salt? i use aquarium salt. I only dose a little bit. Only when fishes are sick, i will do salt bath for 3 days.

thanks again Terence.

I have a couple of plastic plants. Are these good for a guppy? Is it better to soak them for a day or 2 before adding into main tank?

Considering my tank size, would it be safe that I about 14 guppies into the tank, considering the amount of oxygen in water? Is air pump necessary for such a population?

Any plant recommendation for optimum breeding conditions?

Is this a good bubble filter for guppies as per attached?

[terence]

Plastic plants are fine. I used that when i first started on guppies. Later i realised that live plants are better as they rid the water of nitrate and also nicer.

Is your tank 2ft? 14 guppies 2 ft no prob. If 1-1.5 ft may be a bit cramp. Use a more powerful filter and water change more frequent.

[gnihc11]

I usually get from bros here........

[cyruslaguna]

Plastic plants are fine. I used that when i first started on guppies. Later i realised that live plants are better as they rid the water of nitrate and also nicer.

Is your tank 2ft? 14 guppies 2 ft no prob. If 1-1.5 ft may be a bit cramp. Use a more powerful filter and water change more frequent.

hey Terence

my tank is a 1.1ft (359mm long to be exact) so what is the healthy no fish that can be in?

[terence]

I guess about 8 adult guppies....
Select the best to breed in a separate tank.

[cyruslaguna]

I've just tested ammonia level of water in the guppy tank and it's pretty high! What can I do to lower it? Test kit used is API ammonia test kit but in their guide, they have recommended their own products such as Ammo Lock to detoxify harmful ammonia in water.

Ammonia reading was round 3.5...

I've used ceramic rings to replace the filter, coupled with the sponge. Should they be rinsed prior to use, and will this help improve water quality?