What do guppies eat?

Topic: Our family just setup a guppy tank and I'm super excited to take care of them. What do guppies eat and how often to feed them? Can I buy their food at Walmart? How many times a day? Are there different types of flakes designed for guppies or Livebearer fish in general? read more

Do not purchase fish food in pellet form, as this will be difficult or impossible for guppies to eat with their small mouths. If you purchase more flake food than you will use in a month, freeze the excess to preserve nutrients. Thaw another month's supply a couple days before you need a refill. read more

Guppies don’t require a lot of care, but they do need a few things, such as a clean home, adequate space and enough food to eat. Give your guppies a good place to live and the right diet, and you can enjoy these colorful little fish for years. read more

The guppies were expected to eat the mosquito larvae and help slow the spread of malaria, but in many cases, these guppies have had a negative impact on native fish populations. Field studies reveal that guppies have colonized almost every freshwater body accessible to them in their natural ranges, especially in the streams located near the coastal fringes of mainland South America. read more