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Originally Posted by paphioboy
Fancy show guppies are really delicate subjects to keep and breed. Most cost around RM50-200 per pair (or 2 males and 1 female). With that kinda $$$, I personally would go for more CPs instead..  My dad used to breed some of these guppies but they are weak and short-lived. The males of some varieties (particularly the 'ribbon'fin') are sterile because the reproductive organ is abnormally shaped and they can't mate. Most babies of these fancy guppies are also weak and susceptible to all sorts of problems before they reach mature size.. |
Paphiboy, I think that was just a stereotype about guppy. And what you have mentioned above are all typical "symptoms" of a farm raised guppy.
Nowadays, breeders are very careful and not so skeptical. Brine shrimps and imported fish foods are fed compared to worms( most farms feed worms as this will make the fish grow faster) .
Life span wise, I have raised an albino for 16 months with 7 drops.
Anyway, all discussion about guppy are welcome.
