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Care guides and practical articles for guppies in Australia.

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19 Nov 2025 1 min read

Stop fin nipping: tank mates and setups that keep guppies safe

Prevent fin damage with calm companions, smarter aquascapes, and feeding tweaks.

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18 Nov 2025 1 min read

Guppy breeding plan: how to keep fry numbers manageable

Simple breeding control: ratios, feeding, and what to do with extra fry so tanks don’t overcrowd.

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17 Nov 2025 1 min read

Low-maintenance plants that suit guppies in Australia

Easy plants that help water quality, give fry cover, and thrive in typical Aussie tap water.

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16 Nov 2025 1 min read

Beginner mistakes to avoid when cycling a guppy tank

Skip cloudy water and stressed fish by avoiding these common cycling errors before adding guppies.

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15 Nov 2025 1 min read

A 10-minute weekly routine that keeps guppies thriving

Quick maintenance loop: test, change water, tidy plants, and check gear before problems start.

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14 Nov 2025 1 min read

Best tank mates for guppies (peaceful and proven)

Calm companions that won’t nip fins or outcompete guppies at feeding time.

#Australia #Care #Tank Mates

13 Nov 2025 1 min read

Managing summer heat waves with guppies

Keep oxygen high and temperatures steady when Australian summers spike.

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12 Nov 2025 1 min read

Cool-season shipping and care for guppies in Australia

How we pack in cooler months and what you should do when the box arrives.

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11 Nov 2025 1 min read

Spotting guppy health issues early (and what to do)

Early warning signs, quick tests to run, and simple fixes before small issues become bigger.

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10 Nov 2025 1 min read

Dragon guppies: how we keep lines strong and stable

Line-breeding notes, culling strategy, and how to keep metallic scaling clean over generations.

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09 Nov 2025 1 min read

Water parameters for guppies in Australia (quick cheat sheet)

Target ranges for pH, GH, KH, and temperature that match most Australian tap water.

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08 Nov 2025 1 min read

How to acclimate shipped guppies with minimal stress

Simple drip-free acclimation, what to check in the bag, and how to keep fins pristine after shipping.

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