jvision Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 For some reason, I decided to pick up some guppies last time I was at AC. I don't know what I was thinking going for these "beginner fish". It's been 20+yrs since I've kept them, and I'm wondering if there's anythin special one can do to get them to drop. One dropped 4 fry a while ago, and one died bc I think she was harassed by the males when she wanted to drop fry (males are now in their own tank). I have one that looks like she's going to burst (for almost a week now!) and one that's close. The tank is well filtered w gentle flow and the top is almost covered in floating water sprite. Temp is 78... what do I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigs Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) be patient grasshopper! hehe as for taking the males out, why not try the external breeding boxes? quite large, hand on the outside of the tank, but take in water from the main tank. Thus you can have same water conditions and isolate the females that are ready and save all the babies etc. Edited March 1, 2013 by Tigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGuppyGirl Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 They needcto feel safe, add some moss on the bottom where they can hide. Another trick turn off the lights, I found mine always preferred darkness to spit them out. Maybe a little salt, if they still haven't in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 be patient grasshopper! hehe as for taking the males out, why not try the external breeding boxes? quite large, hand on the outside of the tank, but take in water from the main tank. Thus you can have same water conditions and isolate the females that are ready and save all the babies etc. Oh believe me, I know all about those breeder boxes - what do you think I have the other babies in? They needcto feel safe, add some moss on the bottom where they can hide. Another trick turn off the lights, I found mine always preferred darkness to spit them out. Maybe a little salt, if they still haven't in a few days. The tank is full of moss, in the tank - lots of rockwork, caves ets. I even have CORIES!! That's gotta work, right? I'm not going to add salt, and the tank is on my main system so, lighting is what it is... Guess I'll wait and see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGuppyGirl Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Sorry jase, forgot how you have your system set up. Just give her time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Did I mention there are Cories?? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGuppyGirl Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Hehe the hastatus? I might need more of those, once the other tank finishes cycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Turns out, all I had to do was ask! Scooped out 30 fry this afternoon! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelmcmahon Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hi there can someone help me please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hi there can someone help me please With? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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