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Guppies are one
of the most popular of all aquarium fish. They are extremely colourful, and
highly active. Colour varieties of guppies seem endless. Beautiful guppies
don't just happen. They are the result of years of careful breeding by
dedicated, experienced breeders. Because of the high cost for labour in
Australia, we are not able to competitively develop new colour morphs. We
acquire quality breeders from reliable suppliers. After a lengthy quarantine
period, we then introduce them into our earth ponds .
The colour for each strain will be maintained for a
season or two. However, eventually the original colour gradually gives way
to a delightful mix of spectacular colours.
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At Ausyfish all
of our guppies are produced in earth ponds. The water is strictly
fresh. No salt is added. Many of the guppies available to the aquarium
trade are produced in highly salty environments. Sometimes this may result
in difficulties in keeping them healthy. Most guppies will benefit from some
salt, even if they are produced and grown in fresh water. Producing our
guppies in fresh water may help avoid some of the difficulties experienced
when keeping guppies.
Breeding and
growing guppies in open ponds also produces a fish with natural "toughness."
Weaker fish are taken by natural predators, such as water beetles.
They are exposed to all the elements. In summer surface temperatures can
become extreme, reaching the high 30's, even, for short periods the low
40's. (Celsius) In winter, early in the morning, ponds temperatures
often drop as low as 11C. Normal daytime pond temperatures during winter are
between 14-18C. Obviously guppies from this sort of environment are tough. |
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