How to Keep Guppy Fry?

Last night, Mummy was in the balcony and found some Guppy fry. We were very excited because we have never seen a Guppy fry before. Daddy also came to see. We saw the fry hiding under a rock. Later, we found more fry.


We separated the fry from all the other bigger fishes. You can read more about what we did that night in Bailey's Basking Bay.

We didn't know how to keep them alive so Mummy went on the Internet to check this out. This morning, I read the information she found and tried to answer some important questions. Here they are.

How to know that a female Guppy is pregnant?
It's belly will be big and it will have a gravid spot on it's abdomen.

How to know that a female Guppy is going to deliver?
The female will try to find a hiding place, or stay around the aquatic plants in the tank. It will rub it's head up and down on the sides of the aquarium. The female may have difficulties swimming and also will not eat much. It's Gravid spot will be darker than usual.

How often does a female Guppy give birth?
It will give birth about once every month.

How many fry is delivered at one time?
8 to 25 fry may come out at one time.

How big are the fry?
The fry is about 7mm when it is born.

What should you feed the fry and how often do you have to feed them?
We should feed the fry crushed fish flakes or cooked egg yolk mashed with water. Feed them about 4 to 5 meals per day.