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===Caring for and Feeding Young Guppies=== | ===Caring for and Feeding Young Guppies=== | ||
| − | #Prepare a separate breeding tank. Young guppies, also known as "fry", require special feeding separate from the adults, and should be separated for their safety as well.<ref name="rf6">http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=1294</ref> [[Set-up-a-Freshwater-Aquarium|Prepare a 5 gallon (20 L) tank]] with care, making sure it has everything necessary for the guppies' survival. As with any aquarium, [[Do | + | #Prepare a separate breeding tank. Young guppies, also known as "fry", require special feeding separate from the adults, and should be separated for their safety as well.<ref name="rf6">http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=1294</ref> [[Set-up-a-Freshwater-Aquarium|Prepare a 5 gallon (20 L) tank]] with care, making sure it has everything necessary for the guppies' survival. As with any aquarium, [[Do a Fishless Cycle|running a fishless cycle]] is an excellent way to prepare the tank before you introduce any fish. |
#Divide your breeding tank into two sections using a breeding net. Purchase a breeding net or mesh from a fish store that divides the tank into two sections. The newly hatched guppies will be able to swim through the holes of the net and escape the mother fish, which may try to eat them. | #Divide your breeding tank into two sections using a breeding net. Purchase a breeding net or mesh from a fish store that divides the tank into two sections. The newly hatched guppies will be able to swim through the holes of the net and escape the mother fish, which may try to eat them. | ||
#*If you don't want to purchase a net or are not sure if the net you have has the right sized holes, you may protect the fry by planting several aquarium plants for them to hide in. | #*If you don't want to purchase a net or are not sure if the net you have has the right sized holes, you may protect the fry by planting several aquarium plants for them to hide in. | ||
