The way guppy fish cattle is actually not too difficult and does not require expensive tools, can be said easy because these fish can live in various types of water conditions. Guppy nicknamed 'thousand fish' (million fish) because this fish is easy and quickly breed. Guppy fish is one of the animals that fertilize the eggs in the parent body, the food is foliage, organic material and plankton.
Steps How to Feed the Guppy Fish
•Selecting Container
We can use the container according to what we have. Can use a cement tub, tarpaulin pool, can also use a container such as a can of Drum cans, plastic drums, or can also use tubs and plastic buckets for spawning. In addition we also need aerators and aquatic plants.
The container provided at least there are 5 which has the function of each of the 2 containers for the separation of the broodstock, a container for spawning, a container for hatching, and another for nursery.
The width and height of the container for Guppy Fish Cultivation is between 30 cm to 50 cm from the bottom of the pond, but must be considered the density of the fish, do not get too dense, ideally ideally one liter of water for five fish.
For the replacement of water should be done twice a week to ensure the water in the pool is always clean from fish debris and food scraps, tips for replacing the water is preferred and the substitute water is water that has been precipitated at least a day and night. It is also important to provide water plants in the form of water hyacinth, water lotus or other plant functions to maintain the water PH balance. The function of the root of aquatic plants for the hiding place of little gubby children so as not to be eaten by adult guppy.
Choosing a Guppy Fish Parent
Before choosing a broodstock please also note the characteristics of guppy fish:
Characteristics of the male parent that has a lump on the back of his abdominal fin, the color is brighter, his body is smaller than the female, his head is bigger, and his dorsal fins are longer.
The female characteristics of the female are not having a lump on the back of her abdominal fin, the color is less bright, the shape of the body is larger than the male, the shape of the head is slightly pointed, and the dorsal fin is ordinary
The ideal age for the breeders that are ready for breeding is at least 4 months, colors and shapes can we choose the most excellent factor that determines the color is a genetic factor. We can try to mate each other with superior breeds so that have a good offspring as well. Choose wholesome breeders, have a lively movement, larger size and wide wings.
Separation of the guppy fish sizes
Before starting breeding the male and female sires should be separated first each in different containers, the water should always be clean replaced 2-4 days. Adequate feeding of the broodstock separated earlier may be either daphnia or moina for 2 days. This is useful for breeding fit when in the spawning process.
Spawning guppy fish
Guppy Fish Meal Procedures The next step is Spawning Guppy Fish, Spawning process or breeding guppy fish similar to sharks Since fertilization is done inside the body of the female parent and the fertilized egg will hatch inside the parent body so when it hatches the seeds will come out of parent that seems to look like a childbirth.
Before starting the spawning process prepare a container that contains clean water that had been deposited at least a day a night with water depth as high as 30 cm. Density of fish in container is 3 tail per 10 liters of water, for example container with size of area 100 cm X 50 cm enough to accommodate 30-40 guppy fish, also put water plants, water plants function in spawning container is to place spice to be more comfortable.
The ratio between male and female is 1: 3 can be done en masse or one by one but to be faster and economical can be done in mass with a fixed composition between 1: 3 to 1: 5 (meaning 1 male with 3 to 5 females)
Enter the female breeder first thing in the morning. Then the afternoon can be inserted males, spawning process left for 4-7 days. After the breeding breeding usually stomach begin to bloated, try to have the pregnant breeders separated into a special pool of labor or can also use a small container container for delivery
Fishing seeds Guppy
The process of nursery seeding is a process whereby saplings are treated in such a way that it is well developed, ponds or containers for nursery should be placed in open space so that sunlight can enter to form a nice and beautiful color on the body of this guppy fish. Do not forget to provide additional water plants such as water hyacinth as a shelter. Apply aeration to the nursery pool. Fill the pond with water as high as 40 cm. Water needs to be updated every 3 days
Fish that has been around 20 days can be selected between male and female, Because the male who has a good color then only male guppy fish that we take for ornamental fish while the female guppy we take as a parent back after the best selected in terms of shape his body is big and looks healthy.
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