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Guppies don't like to move. What's going on? How to deal with it?

Gustavo 'Gus' Fring
2021-05-10 23:29:18
Sudden change of water quality: The reason why guppies do not like to move may be the sudden change of water environment. At this time, the temperature should be adjusted to about 25 ℃, the PH should be adjusted to 7.2-7.4, and the hardness should be adjusted to 10-15. | | Frightened: It may also be because they are frightened, and they need to be provided with a quiet environment to rest. | | Sick: It may also be because they are sick, most likely a bacterial disease. At this time, they should be treated with oxytetracycline.
Guppies don't like to move. What's going on? How to deal with it?

1. Sudden change

of water quality 1. Reason: If the water quality is not adjusted when the water is changed, the temperature, PH and hardness of the water will change. When the external environment changes dramatically, they will feel uncomfortable. At this time, you can see that they seldom move in the fish tank.

2. Treatment method: Adjust the water to the most suitable environment for their survival. At this time, adjust the temperature to about 25 ℃, PH to 7.2-7.4, and hardness to 10-15. After a period of time, they will recover slowly. When changing the water next time, we should pay attention to adjusting the quality of the new water and not be too different from the old water.

2. Be frightened

1. Reason: Guppies are very timid, as long as there is a little noise or a sudden strong light shining on them, they will be frightened. At this time, they will find a corner and remain motionless.

2. How to deal with it: Move the fish tank to a quiet and dark place. In this environment, they will feel more secure. After a period of time, they will overcome their fear and keep swimming in the fish tank. At this time, they can move to the ground of the sun.

3. Sickness

1. Cause: Guppies do not like to move. It is very likely that they are sick. When you observe them at this time, you will find that their skin loses its luster and their feces are different from the previous color.

2. Treatment: Observe what disease they are suffering from, and then treat them according to their condition. They are most often suffering from bacterial diseases, which can be treated with oxytetracycline in a medicated bath.

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