Thinking About Starting A Guppy Breeding Project

So this is basically just what the title says. I was at my lfs buying some plants for my 45 and since I never can resist, I went to look at what they had in stock. I’ve never really paid attention to guppies before, but today some males caught my eye. They were just very fun to watch, and I got to thinking, what if I started up a guppy breeding project? Since they are so easy to breed I figure that it wouldn’t be hard to produce fry, but I would have to keep it structured to I wouldn’t get overrun. So what advice do you guys have for setting a breeding project? I was thinking separate tanks for the fry, males, and females, but I’m totally open to suggestions. Just let me know what you guys think, and thanks in advance!

 

I actually breed guppies. I love it. Watching them being born, then color up and truly amazing. If you want to breed just for you and not end up with tanks in every single room in your house, keep the males and females together. I would recommend buying different fish from many different places so that you get a diverse genetic assortment. I breed the really fancy kind but thrown in other males and females to backboard and this has led to aome od the strongest and toughest guppies. I initially started breeding because I was so tired and losing fish that I would buy from the local pet shops because they were inferior in many aspects. My fish are breed in local water and I now sell to all my local LFS. They like having a superior disease free guppy already acclimated to our Texas water. Best of luck. It's a rewarding hobby-Halena

 

I actually breed guppies. I love it. Watching them being born, then color up and truly amazing. If you want to breed just for you and not end up with tanks in every single room in your house, keep the males and females together. I would recommend buying different fish from many different places so that you get a diverse genetic assortment. I breed the really fancy kind but thrown in other males and females to backboard and this has led to aome od the strongest and toughest guppies. I initially started breeding because I was so tired and losing fish that I would buy from the local pet shops because they were inferior in many aspects. My fish are breed in local water and I now sell to all my local LFS. They like having a superior disease free guppy already acclimated to our Texas water. Best of luck. It's a rewarding hobby-Halena

Thanks so much! I might just take you up on your email, since I would appreciate some help if I decide to go through with this.

 

If you do decide to breed I wouldnt start with pet store quality guppies. Get some from a breeder who has show quality and start from there.

N class endlers are another one you can check out.

 

If you do decide to breed I wouldnt start with pet store quality guppies. Get some from a breeder who has show quality and start from there.

N class endlers are another one you can check out.

I would like to do some endlers, but I want to keep some of the more colorful males who don’t get incorporated into the breeding in my 45 gallon community that’s underway right now. I plan to have an angel in that tank, and I’ve heard that angels can eat endlers so I don’t want to risk anything.

 

Good grief spell check changed a lot of my words. Sorry guys. English is actually my first language. I don't know how to edit but will proofread future posts. Gosh

I actually breed guppies. I love it. Watching them being born, then color up and truly amazing. If you want to breed just for you and not end up with tanks in every single room in your house, keep the males and females together. I would recommend buying different fish from many different places so that you get a diverse genetic assortment. I breed the really fancy kind but thrown in other males and females to backboard and this has led to aome od the strongest and toughest guppies. I initially started breeding because I was so tired and losing fish that I would buy from the local pet shops because they were inferior in many aspects. My fish are breed in local water and I now sell to all my local LFS. They like having a superior disease free guppy already acclimated to our Texas water. If you have any questions, just email me at deanellenfins@gmail. Best of luck. It's a rewarding hobby-Halena

I do separate the males I don't want to breed and to let them grow out. Having an all male tank is so fascinating. But, I always have so many that there is no bullying. I also have rest areas and hiding spots for their breaks. I do cull overly aggressive males though. But only when they are truly out of control.
I agree btw with buying from a breeder, but.. with line breeding there is inbreeding, so if you see some cool fish out and about, go for it. Genetic diversity. And it's all about learning and enjoying the hobby. Also buying from breeders is very expensive sometimes.