why did my guppies die?

Question

I bought four guppies two hours ago. I put them in a tank that I set up yesterday morning and all of them are dead within a couple of hours. does anyone know why? I thought guppies where suppose to be easy. I don't know if I should try getting anymore. Help plz!!!!!!! :(

Answer 1

Very simple, because you hadn't cycled your tank yet, it was not ready for your guppies yet, they are easy to keep but are very sensitive to it's surroundings, to cycle a tank you should get a couple of zebra danios, here is a site on how to do that
http://www.firsttankguide.net/cycle.php
http://www.firsttankguide.net/cloudywater.php

You also have to get an ammonia and nitrite test kit, preferable the liquid ones, they are the most accurate ones out there

You can't add any other fish until your nitrites and ammonia levels are at "0", then your tank is cycled and is safe for your fish

Also when you buy new fish you have to float them with the bag in your tank for 30 min that they can acclimate to the new water temperature
The temperature should be between 76-82 degrees for guppies



Hope that helps
Good luck


EB

Answer 2

1. how big is the tank?
2. What kind of guppies?
3. Did you test the water before adding said dead guppies?
4. Where did you buy them from?, walmart fish just die anyway
5. what and how much, if anything, did you feed them?
6. Is it filtered, heated and salted?


Guppies are easy to keep as long as the basics for survival are provided?

Answer 3

Did you remove the chlorine from the water? was the water at a good temp for guppies 70-82 f also the bag needs to be set in your water for 20 min or so to equalize the temp then slowly mix the water to aclimate them.

Answer 4

Did you remove the chlorine from the water? was the water at a good temp for guppies 70-82 f also the bag needs to be set in your water for 20 min or so to equalize the temp then slowly mix the water to aclimate them.

Answer 5

Well did you keep them in the bag and put them in the tank?
If you didn't the you were suppose to. They need to adjust to the temperature in the tank. If you just put them in there then they went into shock.

Yes fish can die from shock!

Answer 6

When you buy the fish, keep them in the plastic bag you bought them in and put the bag with the fish in it in the tank. Just let them float in the plastic bag untill they get used to the water temp. Also...buy some Aquasafe and put a few drops in the water before you put the fish in it. It makes the tap water safe. Good Luck on your next fish purchase!

Answer 7

Did you treat the water in the tank with a water conditioner? Did it treat for both chlorine and chloramine? Many people know to treat for chlorine, but most water companies nowadays are using chloramine to treat city water instead of chlorine and it is also lethal to fish and won't evaporate from water like chlorine will.

Answer 8

i think first of all.. the water might not be the same temp. if u duidnt put medicine in the water then u should and if u did, then maybe u put to much. the fishes need oxeygen, so i perfer, if nextime u get guppies, u buy a thing the pumps bubbly in the fish tank, the water might not be suitable for ur fishes, u might want to try drinking water for a few days until they become stronger


more info:::

One of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish is the guppy. Guppies are noted for having colors and patterns that are very unique and beautiful. No two guppies are exactly alike. Guppies are fascinating to watch, and they are remarkably easy and enjoyable to care for.

According to information provided in the website "Guppies.com", guppies are a species of fish related to the Pike. This publication provides the following information on the origination of the guppy. It says the guppy is a member of the Poedciliidae family. Wild guppies are found in Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana, and the northern part of Brazil. Wild guppies are also found in the United States, in the state of Florida. This small, freshwater fish usually lives in clear tropical waters, but they can also survive in brackish water.

The website publication entitled "Guppy Care", written by Llyn Hutchins in 1996, details the differences between male and female guppies. It says female guppies are much larger than males, and they have dull colored bodies with brighter colors enhancing the tail. Male guppies are brilliantly colored, and the pattern and color possibilities are endless. "Guppies.com" says a guppie's beautiful hues develop from very tiny spots of color known as melanophores. The amount and location of the melanophores determines the varying patterns and colors of the guppy. In addition to color and size differences, "Guppy Care" says male guppies can be identified by longer tails and tail fins.

The International Fancy Guppy Association website article entitled "IFGA Guppy Tips" gives specific aquarium and water requirements for guppies. These recommendations are listed as follow. It suggests the use of a ten gallon aquarium or larger for guppies two months of age or older. For baby guppies, a five and one half gallon tank is sufficient. It is a good idea to have more than one tank so male and female guppies can be kept separate. Doing so will prevent poorer quality male guppies from breeding and reproducing, and separation will prevent unwanted babies.

Proper aquarium maintenance is important in keeping fish healthy and disease-free. Approximately twenty percent of the aquarium water should be siphoned out and replaced once a week. Siphoning water from the bottom of the tank is important since removing water from just the surface does not get rid of debris. Most pet stores sell siphons that vacuum out waste and leftover food from the aquarium bottom.

The recommended pH level of the aquarium water needs to be between 6.8 and 7.6. The most desirable range is between 7.0 and 7.2. Kits to test and adjust the pH level of the aquarium water are available in most pet stores. Taking time to check pH levels is an important part of maintaining a healthy tank for your guppies.

According to "Guppies.com", baby brine shrimp are a high protein favorite of the guppy. These tiny eggs can be hatched at home and fed as a supplement to flake fish food. They should not be fed exclusively because they are mostly protein and do not contain other required nutrients. The same article says baby brine shrimp eggs are available in most aquarium supply stores.

Another popular guppy food mentioned by "Guppies.com" are white worms. These little worms are often found under stones and in decaying plant matter along the Atlantic coast. Various species of white worms are also commercially bred in refrigerated units that maintain a temperature between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The same article recommends keeping white worms alive with a diet of cracker crumbs, bread crumbs, or powdered milk.

"Guppy Care" recommends providing guppies with several small feedings each day as opposed to one large feeding. This is especially important if there are baby guppies in the tank. Adult guppies that are not getting enough food may eat the babies. The article also mentions that feeding more often will ensure baby guppies are getting the proper nutrition for growth and development.

With regular aquarium cleaning and maintenance, guppies will remain healthy. They are a pleasure to own and add a lot of beauty to an aquarium. Breeding and caring for guppies is a great hobby that can be very rewarding. It is no wonder why guppies are one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish.

Answer 9

Your guppies got temperature shock.

Answer 10

WAS THERE ANY WATER IN THE TANK ?