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I can answer all questions on breeding and caring for fry from any type of fish, water quality, testing and altering the pH value, toxins, foods and feeding advice, live, frozen, kitchen and other foods that are suitable for your aquarium fish, causes of diseases and how to cure them, where to place aquariums, setting up aquariums, aquatic plants, general information, fish anatomy, calculations and imperial to metric conversions. I can also tell you the origins, compatibility with other fish, adult size's, ease of keeping out of 10, diet requirements, pH range and temperature ranges on all fish. I can't answer any questions about salt water aquariums. Any questions I struggle with I will be willing to give an educated answer from research.

Experience
Breeding of Betta's, Guppies, Mollies, Platy's and Goldfish. Wwork experience at local pet stores.

Education/Credentials
Working at out local pet shop.

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Fish - Two Questions

Expert: Lauren - 11/6/2009

Question
1) I just added three guppies in wih my guppy i used to cycle my new 6 gallon tank. My "cycle guppy" was bright and vibrant, and very active when i first put him in the tank, but after time just hid behind a part of my filter. (he's not stuck or anything) He comes out occasionally to swim around, and to eat. Other than that he hides, and is pretty dull. The other three swim together like a tiny school, and are all very bright active and vibrant. I've had them for 2 -3 days. Will they end up like my other guppy, very shy and reclusive? Will he maybe join their tiny school?

2) Is it possible to play with guppies? If so, how?

Answer
1) he may have an illness..i dont think its shyness..it also may be your water quality..as he was your cycle guppy..it was probably the water quality as guppies arent that hardy although many people say they are..i personally dont think they are...he may get better..does he still eat?? also do you know how many males and females you have..this could also be the problem..

2) i dont think you can as a human play with guppies without stressing them out..i think you should just enjoy them..there colours and there behavour...very theraputic lol

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