Precise Feeding Plan for Guppies
I. Live Food (Essential for Juvenile Guppies)
Brine Shrimp Nauplii
Protein content: 62%-65%, which increases the survival rate of juvenile guppies by 40%.
Disinfection method: Soak in 0.05% povidone-iodine solution for 5 minutes.
Daphnia
Calcium-phosphorus ratio of 2:1 promotes skeletal development.
Processing procedure: Disinfect in 3% salt water for 10 minutes, then temporarily raise in clean water for 24 hours.
Tubifex Worms
Must be frozen at -20°C for 72 hours to kill parasites.
It is recommended to add 0.1g/kg allicin to prevent enteritis.
II. Artificial Feed (Main Feed for Adult Guppies)
Flake Feed
Core ingredients: Spirulina powder ≥8%, astaxanthin 0.5%-1.2%.
Priority should be given to probiotic formulas containing Bacillus subtilis.
Slow-Sinking Pellets
For 1-1.5cm juvenile guppies: Use pellets with a particle size of 0.3-0.5mm.
For 1.5-3cm adult guppies: Use pellets with a particle size of 0.8-1.2mm.
Functional Feed
Add 5% Antarctic krill meal during the breeding period.
Add 0.3% β-glucan during the post-illness recovery period.
III. Stage-Based Feeding Strategy
Juvenile Stage (0-30 Days)
Feed brine shrimp and high-protein micro-particle feed (protein ≥50%) 3 times a day.
Sub-Adult Stage (1-3 Months)
Feed artificial feed 2 times a day, plus daphnia 2 times a week.
Adult Stage (3 Months and Above)
Feed slow-sinking pellets once in the morning and once in the evening, plus frozen dried bloodworms 3 times a month.
IV. Key Control Points
Water quality requirements: Ammonia nitrogen <0.02mg/L, nitrite <0.01mg/L.
Feeding amount: Calculate based on 3%-5% of the total weight of the guppy group.
Color-enhancing effect: After continuous feeding of astaxanthin for 6 weeks, the body color of guppies will be improved by 60%.
Note: All live food must be strictly disinfected, and for artificial feed, it is recommended to choose stable formulas from well-known brands.