why guppies swim up and down?
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This is when fish constantly swim up and down the sides of the aquarium glass. One reason they do this is stress. It could mean they aren't happy in their environment, for one reason or another. ... Watching out for signs of stress and taking action to reduce it can go a long way toward keeping happy, healthy fish.
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Fish are absolutely wet underwater just as we are dry in air. They retain moisture and continue to be wet as they exit the water.
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A solitary sort, it can quickly swim up or down in that position, maintaining that verticality. That ability would help to hide it from predators that look for lateral shadows.
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Unlike the other dog breeds, German Shepherds weren't bred specifically for swimming. ... But since they are naturally athletic and courageous dogs they certainly have the capability to like water and become strong swimmers.
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The difference in size between a male and female Guppy is very apparent early on. Colors — Male Guppies are much more colorful than females are since they use their vivid color to attract a mate. Female's body is usually pale gray or silver bodies whereas a male's body are colorful with different patterns.
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Usually, an adult female guppy is (underlined in red) larger and bulkier than a male guppy (underlined in blue). The same couple of guppies at 7 months. Males usually sport brighter colors and have fancier shaped tails. Here, you can see another male with two females.
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Guppy fish do not lay eggs, guppies are livebearers. ... Only when they hatch, the guppy fry are released from their body. During the entire pregnancy, the guppy fish store their eggs inside their body. The guppy fry are directly dropped by the female guppies from their body.
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When swept from side to side it gives lift so while it is swimming it does not sink to the bottom. Bony fish may have a swim bladder, an air bag for buoyancy. Buoyancy is given to the Dogfish by yellow oils in the liver. The fins give stability and control diving.
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Guppies are highly prolific livebearers giving birth to between five and 30 fry, though under extreme circumstances, she may give birth to only one or two or over 100. The gestation period of a guppy is typically 21–30 days, but can vary considerably.
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Body and Shape — Female body is a lot rounder and bigger than a male's. Male Guppies usually have very slender body. Female Guppies are almost twice as big as male are. ... A male's anal fin is usually long and pointed. Female's anal fin is triangular shape. The anal fin is the fin just below a Guppy's tail fin.
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As young as puppies they start preforming, dancing even throwing their toys in the air to catch just to dazzle their audience. They love to swim and start very young compared to most breeds, even running straight into the waves on our majestic Pacific coast.
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Male Endlers will perform a 'dance' before breeding unlike guppies. Once mated, gestation takes between 23 and 24 days. A single female will produce broods of between 5 and 25 fry with 15 being about average.
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Feed adult guppies once or twice a day. At least one meal should consist of live food. Unlike young fish, whose frequent meals support rapid development, adults function well with fewer meals.
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Ideal Water Temperature for Guppies Guppy fish should be kept in water that's in the 72-82 °F (22-28 °C) temperature range. Falling below or above this range either suddenly or for prolonged periods opens the way to health issues.
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3. They're Low-Maintenance. Guppies are incredibly easy to keep alive. Just keep the tank clean and provide them with food (they'll eat just about anything and are great for mosquito control), and they're happy.
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Guppies rapidly reach maturity. Since guppies give live birth instead of laying eggs, guppy fry (baby fish) are born more developed that most fish. Unlike egg layers, they start life as miniature adults. A guppy can start to reproduce at only 2 to 3 months of age.
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Any inconsistency in the water may also cause a higher stress level, therefore perhaps making your fish more flighty when you walk up to the tank. You should test the water, just in case. Check out the water quality, that's the most likely reason for the behavior.