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Why are my guppies dying banner listing six causes in order of likelihood: ammonia spike, temperature swing, chlorine, overfeeding, disease from new fish and overstocking

September 1, 2026

Why Are My Guppies Dying? 10 Causes and How to Fix Them

The real reasons guppies die — ammonia, temperature swings, chlorine, overfeeding and disease — with the signs for each and the fix that works.

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Pregnant guppy banner showing three female guppies with deep bellies and dark gravid spots above a three stage timeline: day 1 to 14 early, day 15 to 26 mid, and the last 24 hours before she drops fry

September 1, 2026

Pregnant Guppy: Signs, Stages and the 28-Day Timeline

How to tell if a guppy is pregnant, the 28-day gravid spot timeline, the signs she will drop fry within 24 hours, and how to tell pregnancy from bloating.

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Guppy tank mates banner rating six companions: neon tetra, corydoras and amano shrimp marked safe, betta marked risky, angelfish and goldfish marked avoid

September 1, 2026

Guppy Tank Mates: Best & Worst Companions (+ Stocking Chart)

The best and worst guppy tank mates, why bettas are risky, and exactly how many guppies fit in a 5, 10, 15 or 29 gallon tank.

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Guppy breeding time banner showing three breeding pairs with albino full red, albino koi red ear and metal black males on top and their matching females below, with a 28 to 31 day breeding cycle note

August 30, 2026

Guppy Breeding Time: How Many Times a Year & Breeding Box Guide

Guppy breeding time explained: the 28-day cycle, how many broods a year, the ideal temperature and weather, breeding age, and when a breeding box helps.

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Guppy lifespan banner showing fancy delta, albino red, dumbo ear, mosaic grass, half black and platinum white guppies with typical lifespans

August 28, 2026

Guppy Lifespan: How Long Do Guppies Live? (Fancy, Albino, Dumbo Ear & Wild)

How long guppies really live — average guppy lifespan by type, from fancy and albino to dumbo ear and wild, plus the care that adds months.

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Easy live plants banner for guppy tanks showing Anubias, Java Fern, Java Moss, Guppy Grass, Hornwort, Anacharis, Amazon Frogbit and Pothos, marked great for guppies because dense leaves hide fry and absorb nitrate

August 24, 2026

Easy Live Plants for Guppy Tanks: Low-Maintenance Picks

Four hardy, low-light live plants, Java Fern, Anubias, Guppy Grass and Java Moss, that need almost no maintenance in a guppy tank.

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Mineral substrate banner for guppy tanks showing coral sand, coral gravel, calcium carbonate, river gravel, pink coral sand and lava rock, marked great for guppies because they keep water hard and alkaline

August 24, 2026

Best Substrate for Guppy Tanks: Sand vs Gravel vs Aquasoil

A guppy-focused comparison of sand, gravel, aquasoil and bare-bottom setups, with guidance on choosing by your tank goals.

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Sponge filter comparison banner - safest choice for guppy fry, gentle flow, low cost

August 24, 2026

Best Aquarium Filter for Guppy Tanks: Sponge vs HOB vs Canister

A practical, guppy-specific comparison of sponge, HOB and canister filters, with picks by tank size and simple maintenance tips.

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Guppy tail types banner: Veiltail, Delta Tail, Fantail and Round Tail examples

August 10, 2026

Guppy Tail Types Explained: The Complete Visual Guide (With Pictures)

Guppies are famous for their dazzling colors, but it’s their tails that turn a good-looking fish into a showstopper. Breeders and hobbyists classify guppy…

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Female guppy strains for breeding selection: Blue Grass, Full Red, Platinum White Dumbo and Koi Red Ear

August 10, 2026

How to Choose Female Guppy for Superior Strain: A Breeder’s Guide

Most breeders obsess over the male guppy’s tail, yet the female is the one who truly sets the ceiling for a bloodline. She carries…

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