{"id":2497,"date":"2023-08-30T15:31:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T15:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendlypets.ca\/?page_id=2497"},"modified":"2024-04-05T20:42:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T20:42:00","slug":"water-wave3-scaled-jpg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.friendlypets.ca\/index.php\/water-wave3-scaled-jpg\/","title":{"rendered":"Platies-Mollies-Swordtails-Guppies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2497\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2497-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2497-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" data-overlay-color=\"#000000\" ><div id=\"pgc-2497-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2497-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div data-widget-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2497-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><i>Guppies, Mollies, and Swordtails are the most popular freshwater aquarium fishes, cherished for their unmatched beauty. They are Livebearers, which means they give birth to live fry, a wonder to behold. Their stunning coloration is a testament to the beauty that exists in the world, and it's no surprise that many hobbyists love them. These fish are excellent community dwellers and usually get along well with each other. However, it is important to note that male swordtails can be more aggressive, so it's crucial to keep an eye on their behavior. For a thriving community, it is recommended to keep one male guppy with three female guppies.<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2497-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2497-1\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" data-overlay-color=\"#000000\" ><div id=\"pgc-2497-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2497-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div data-widget-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2497-1-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><figure id=\"attachment_2056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2056\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-image-2056 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendlypets.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-154140694-1024x748.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"468\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2497-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2497-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div data-widget-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2497-1-1-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h1>GUPPIES<\/h1>\n<h4>A staple to any community aquarium<\/h4>\n<p>Guppies are highly sought-after fish in the aquarium hobby due to their vibrant colors, lively personalities, and easy breeding. They are among the most low-maintenance freshwater fish, as they are incredibly hardy and can tolerate a broad range of water conditions. To keep your guppies healthy and thriving in your aquarium, it is crucial to maintain a clean tank, monitor and maintain the ideal water parameters, and provide high-quality food.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2497-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2497-2\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" data-overlay-color=\"#000000\" ><div id=\"pgc-2497-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2497-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div data-widget-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2497-2-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-3844\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div data-row-height=\"150\" data-gallery-theme=\"normal\" id=\"envira-gallery-3844\" class=\"envira-gallery-public envira-gallery-justified-public envira-gallery-0-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"0\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3845\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; 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These fish are relatively small, hardy, and peaceful, and are available in a huge variety of colour forms, making them an ideal aquarium fish. \u00a0All livebearers share a common trait: they reproduce by producing well-developed live young. The fact that they bear live young isn't the only reason aquarium enthusiasts finds them so desirable. They are also prized for their hardiness, their ability to adapt to a variety of habitats, and their attractive coloration<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2497-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2497-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div data-widget-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2497-3-1-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><img class=\"wp-image-2083 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendlypets.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1227389111-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"421\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2497-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2497-4\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" data-overlay-color=\"#000000\" ><div id=\"pgc-2497-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2497-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div data-widget-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2497-4-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendlypets.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/iStock-1285168619-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2497-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2497-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div data-widget-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2497-4-1-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendlypets.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-504545815-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2497-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2497-4-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div data-widget-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2497-4-2-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-3854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendlypets.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-508579849-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2497-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2497-5\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" data-overlay-color=\"#000000\" ><div id=\"pgc-2497-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2497-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div data-widget-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2497-5-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guppies, Mollies, and Swordtails are the most popular freshwater aquarium fishes, cherished for their unmatched beauty. They are Livebearers, which means they give birth to live fry, a wonder to behold. Their stunning coloration is a testament to the beauty that exists in the world, and it&#8217;s no surprise that many hobbyists love them. 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