Do guppies hang out at the bottom of an aquarium in order to mate?
I just introduced 20 female guppies to my 9 fancy male guppies in order to calm the males down. I’m monitoring the fish in order to make sure they acclimate, and I’ve noticed they’re hanging out at the bottom of the aquarium a lot…just sitting there. I did a water test and my nitrates are high as normal b/c I don’t have any real plants, but other than that the water is fine. They don’t usually sleep on the bottom so I ruled that out. What the heck is wrong? Are they just trying to get their groove on?
I think you said it right, they are grooving on their own. When we had guppies, they were all over, up and down and inbetween. I’ll never own guppies again. Sorry, just too many of ‘em.
April 16th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
I think you said it right, they are grooving on their own. When we had guppies, they were all over, up and down and inbetween. I’ll never own guppies again. Sorry, just too many of ‘em.
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April 16th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I agree, I think they are just trying to adapt. Of course, keep an eye on them its always possible that you got sick fish. But my guess would be they are just getting used to their new home.
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April 16th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
No. when the stay on the bottom the are Sick.
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April 16th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
No, those little males don’t care what level they are in when they get the urge. And it seems they always have the urge!!!! If your fish are at the bottom they might be under stress or are sick.
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From the school of hard knocks!!!
April 16th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
guppies are extremely prolific,they will breed anywhere in the tank, and at any time of the year.they are worse than gerbils.if they are hanging out near the bottom, your water temp is probably too high, or toxins may be building up in the tank.
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