Two of the more popular tropical fish for beginners has to be Guppies and Swordtails. Guppies and Swordtails are livebearers which means that their babies come out swimming. Like most livebearers, there is not much to getting your guppies or swordtail to breed. If you have a male and a female then you will eventually have a pregnant female. The gestation period for livebearers is usually 28 days but can range from 20 to 40 days.
Today I will be sharing with you update of our guppy fish. As you know, I have four different tanks of guppy fish and each tank has tuxedo guppies. Since I started breeding guppies, I already harvested about ten thousand guppies already. Imagine how much money you'll make if you sell them at 10 pesos per guppy. Such a great help for those who are yet waiting or looking for job.
There are those who sell ornamental fishes along the streets and we have been receiving orders from them. These guppies are too attractive that even children are so fascinated to have one. Anyone can get tempted by its ornamental look and colorful patterns that’s the reason the breeding of guppies has crossed with other species of fish.
Here are easy methods I can share with you in breeding and collecting guppy fish;
If you do not have concrete tank or pond, you can use a wooden tank with a laminated sack on it.
Grow hornwort plants in the tank. These plants are easy to propagate because they grow even in shallow water and are hiding place for babies.
Babies should be regularly collected or separated from the bigger ones.
When harvesting guppies for the buyers, do not immediately turn them over to the buyers, instead, place them in an aquarium to condition them first.
When you see snails in those plants, do not worry. Snails are helpful in maintaining the cleanliness of the water because they eat left-over or unconsumed foods.
