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Guppy fishes

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Question
i have six new born fishes and i don't know what to do.how long should i leave them away from the ten gallon tank? and how much do i feed them? Also i heard you were suppose to separate them from their mother? is that true

Answer
Hi Jartiza,
   When you say "the ten gallon tank", I assume you mean the tank where the parents live??  If so, the answer is "forever" or at least until they are quite large.  Otherwise, they will be eaten.  After  a female guppy gives birth, she shows no further parental care and baby guppies (her own or those of another female) are viewed simply as food.

-- Ron
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