Expert: Chris Robbins - 1/27/2005

Question
Tank been set up since 8/04.
7 fish: albano catfish, 2 Tetra's, upside down catfish, Blaze Geromi, 2 female guppies. A 10 gal. Topfin aquarium. PH is about 7. Can't answer regarding amonia, nitrite.
On Tues., 1/25, the guppy started lying on the bottom of the tank, not swimming at all. On Thurs., 1/27, I put her in a breeding box, 7 x 4 1/2, and added one teaspoon of Epsom Salts as was  recommended on another site regarding constipation. That's the only thing I can think of she might have per the other sites description of diseases - she doesn't have any signs of sores, discoloration, or scale problems. Any other suggestion or ideas. Thanks - Riley

Answer
Hi Riley;

I think she's just an old little gal. Guppies only live to be one or two years old, depending on their adult size. When you buy them they are at least 6 to 9 months old, sometimes older. Just keep her comfy and away from other fish that could pick on her.

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