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Guppies are the most common freshwater aquarium fish, and their unique colors and coloring make these fish very beautiful. Sometimes guppies die a few days after acquisition for no apparent reason, and sometimes they live to the farthest end of their total life span. Without proper care and attention, it is almost impossible to have healthy guppies in the aquarium. Here are some guidelines for caring for the health of your guppies.

Steps

1. 1 Take proper care of your guppy home aquarium. Periodic cleaning of a guppy's tank will get rid of most of the diseases and parasites that guppies can attack. Regular water changes will allow the fish to live longer and not get sick. Can you imagine living in a dirty environment? So guppies cannot survive in the mud. While it is best to change the water every two weeks, at least you should change it when it starts to cloudy or smell unpleasant.
2. 2 Minimize fluctuations in water quality. Although guppies can tolerate small changes in water quality, try to make stress-free water changes to keep your fish healthy. The pH level and temperature of the water must be taken into account. The ideal temperature for keeping guppies is in the range of 22.2-26.7 C.
3. 3 When you add new guppies to the aquarium, they can carry many bacteria and parasites that can infect older fish. Therefore it is better release new fish into a separate aquarium and observe them for a monthto check for pathogens.
4. 4 Create a homey atmosphere for your guppy. Making guppies happy will also affect their health. Try to create a friendly environment by planting more plants and giving your fish enough space. The size of the aquarium should not be too small, as this will be uncomfortable for the fish. Adding colored rocks and pieces of coral to your aquarium can be pleasing to the guppy and visually appealing to you.
5. 5 Feeding is another important factor to keep in mind when caring for a guppy. Guppies can be fed 2-3 times a day, but not overfeed. Feed them their favorite foods, which include frozen foods and cereal foods. Do not forget to feed the guppies if there are fry in the aquarium, in case of a lack of food, the guppies will eat the fry.
6. 6 Check the operation of the aquarium equipment. The aquarium includes many components necessary for maintaining the life of fish: pumps, filters, etc. Poor performance of any of the aquarium components can have a significant impact on the health of your fish, so be sure to clean your equipment periodically.
7. 7 Check the pH level of the water. PH measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. If the deviation in the pH level in your aquarium and in the water in which you bought the fish is more than 0.3, it can stress the fish. If you tend to buy fish from an aquarium with very different pH levels, bring some water from the tank home with the fish and gradually add your water there to help the guppies get used to your pH level.

Tips

• With an aquarium keeping guppies, a healthy pH level for them is 7.0 - 8.1.
• Unless you live in a place that never gets cold, even at night, you need an aquarium water heater. You should also have a thermometer to keep track of the level.