Why does the guppy's tail rot? What should I do if the guppy's tail rots?

As people's quality of life improves, more and more people like to keep pets at home, and guppies have become the first choice for most people because of their small size. So why do guppies have tail rot? What should I do if guppies have tail rot? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

What is the cause of the guppy's tail rot?

Guppies are different from other medaka fish in that their tails are relatively large. Some male fish of better quality have even longer tails. Although the guppy's tail greatly enhances its ornamental value, an overly large tail may make it difficult for the male fish to swim. The tail will drag around in the tank and may gradually cause bacterial infection and tail rot. In this case, it is best to cut the guppy's tail in time.

Another reason for the tail rot of guppies may be tail burn. If it is burned for a long time, the tail will gradually rot. It may be slightly caused by a sudden change in water quality or a sudden change in temperature. The temperature suddenly drops, and there is no heating rod in the tank. The fish cannot adapt to the temperature and the tail burns.

What to do if the guppy's tail rots

For sawtooth rot, you need to increase the temperature and add salt in the tank, then cut off the rotten tail, and the new tail will grow back and become complete. During the entire treatment period, you should feed less, and it is best not to feed. Generally, the treatment lasts about a week.

For healthy fish, to prevent tail rot, first of all, a reasonable filtering device should be set in the tank to prevent the residue of guppies from spoiling in the tank and bacteria from growing on the bottom of the tank. Another thing is to place a heating rod to keep the temperature stable. The best temperature for guppies breeding is controlled at 22-26. When the weather suddenly turns cold, the heating rod should be used in time.

The last thing is to pay attention to changing the water. Use a small cup to pour it down along the wall of the tank or filter. It is better if the new water can be consistent with the water temperature of the original tank. Do not pour the added water directly onto the fish's body.

How to buy guppies online

1. Choose an area close to your city for online shopping. Time is life, and the earlier you arrive, the earlier you can reduce the risk and increase the survival rate of the fish.

2. Choose a reliable and reputable online store. You can listen to friends' recommendations, or look at sales rankings and netizens' reviews. Reputable online stores have good quality fish and better fish safety assurance. You can also negotiate with the merchant before delivery to give certain compensation for small fish that die on the way.

3. Choose logistics. In the same city, different express delivery will result in different delivery time. It is best to use SF Express. If it takes more than 3 days to arrive, don't choose it. By the way, don't buy fish during Double 11 or other time periods. You know the reason.

4. Water transfer. After the fish arrive, clean the fish bag and place it in the fish tank for 30 minutes to keep the bag and the water in the tank at the same temperature. Open the bag and fill it with water from the tank at a ratio of 1/10 of the water in the bag. Gradually add more water until the bag is full. This process lasts for 30 minutes. Then you can put the fish in the tank.