Well, let me tell you about them red tail guppy fish. They’re right pretty, swimming around all day. My grandson, he got some, and I seen ’em. He got a tank and everything.
Keeping Them Red Tail Guppies Happy
So, you wanna keep them red tail guppy fish, huh? Well, first off, you need a place for ’em to swim, a tank, you see. Not too big, not too small. Just like Goldilocks, gotta be just right. I reckon they need space, but not like the whole dang ocean.
They like to be with their own kind, them guppy fish. So, you gotta get a few. Don’t just get one, that’s just mean. Get a little group, like a little family swimmin’ around. Three or more, that’s a good number, like a small party in the tank.
Now, my grandson, he told me you need more girls than boys, them guppy fish. Said it’s like three girls for every boy. Keeps ’em all happy, he says. Don’t want no fights in the tank, you know?
Getting that Tank Ready
You gotta get that tank ready before you just throw them fish in there. They need clean water, just like we need clean air. My grandson got some thingamajig that cleans the water. A filter, he calls it. Keeps the water all nice and sparkly.
And you gotta keep that water warm. Not too hot, not too cold. Just right. He got another thing, a heater, that keeps the water just the way them fish like it. Just like we like our soup, not burnin’ up and not icy cold, you get me?
- Tank size – not too big, not too small!
- Water – gotta be clean, use a filter!
- Heater – keeps ’em warm and cozy!
- Friends – get a few, they like company!
- Girls – more girls than boys!
Feeding Them Guppies
Now, them fish gotta eat, just like us. You can’t just expect ’em to live on love and air. You gotta get ’em some food. They sell it at the pet store, little flakes and things. Just sprinkle a little in there, not too much. Don’t want ’em gettin’ all fat and lazy. You need to feed them red tail guppies every day, a little bit each time.
You gotta watch ’em eat, make sure they’re all gettin’ some. Sometimes the bigger ones try to hog all the food. Just like kids, ain’t it? If one ain’t eatin’, somethin’ might be wrong. Might be sick or somethin’. You gotta keep an eye on ’em, just like you would your own young’uns.
Keepin’ an Eye on ‘Em
You gotta check on them guppy fish every day. Make sure they’re swimmin’ around happy, not just layin’ at the bottom. If they’re just layin’ there, somethin’ ain’t right. Might be sick, might be dyin’. It’s sad, but it happens.
And you gotta check that water. Make sure it’s still clean. If it starts lookin’ cloudy or dirty, you gotta change it. Just like you change your sheets, you gotta change their water. My grandson, he does it once a week. Says it keeps ’em healthy.
Why Folks Like Them Guppies
Them red tail guppy fish, they’re easy to take care of, mostly. That’s why folks like ’em, ‘specially if you ain’t never had fish before. They are good for beginners. They don’t need much, just some clean water, some food, and a little bit of love. They are perfect for beginners to keep in their house.
And they’re pretty to look at. All them colors, swimmin’ around. It’s kinda peaceful, watchin’ ’em. Like watchin’ a little movie in your own house. They come in all sorts of colors, too. Not just red tails, but blue, yellow, all sorts. You can have a whole rainbow swimmin’ around in your tank.
More About that Tank
My grandson, he put some plants in his tank. Said the fish like ’em. Gives ’em places to hide and play. He put some rocks in there, too. Makes it look more natural, he says. Like a little riverbed or somethin’. It does look kinda nice, I gotta admit.
You can put all sorts of things in there, long as it’s safe for the fish. Little castles, little divers, whatever you like. Just make sure it’s clean and won’t hurt ’em. Don’t want no sharp edges or nothin’ that can poison the water.
Also, you need good stocking ratios, they said. I don’t really know what that means, but I guess that is about how many fish you should put in the tank. You need to ask the people at the pet store about it.
Just Remember
So, you see, keepin’ them red tail guppy fish ain’t too hard. Just gotta remember a few things. Clean water, food, a warm place to swim, and some friends. That’s all they need. And maybe a little castle, if you’re feelin’ fancy. The guppy fish tank is easy to set up. Just ask my grandson. I think you can set up a small guppy tank at first, to get used to keeping them.
They’re nice little fish, them guppies. Brighten up the place, they do. If you’re thinkin’ about gettin’ some, I say go for it. Just do your research first, like my grandson did. Then you’ll have a happy little fish family swimmin’ around in no time.
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