Guide to Precise Water Temperature Control for Guppies
I. Core Temperature Parameters
Basic Survival Range
Adult Guppies (Daily): 22-26℃ (optimal feeding activity)
Juvenile Guppy Rearing: 24-26℃ (promotes yolk absorption)
Breeding Period: 26-28℃ (increases spawning frequency)
Safety Thresholds
Short-Term Tolerance: 18-34℃ (aeration required)
Danger Thresholds:
Below 16℃: Immediate lateral swimming symptoms
Above 32℃: Gill respiration rate increases by 300%
II. Equipment Configuration Plan
Heating System
Power Selection: 1W per liter of water (e.g., a 40L tank uses a 50W heater)
Installation Location: Near the filter outlet
Temperature Monitoring
Dual-probe electronic thermostat (error ±0.5℃)
Backup glass thermometer (calibrate daily)
III. Seasonal Management Details
Winter Protection
Power Outage Emergency Measures:
Foam box insulation (maintains temperature for 6-8 hours)
Hot water bag heating (with a barrier; direct contact prohibited)
Summer Cooling
Physical Cooling Methods:
Fan blowing over the water surface (reduces temperature by 2-3℃)
Hanging ice packs (temperature reduction ≤1℃ each time)
IV. Abnormal Situation Handling Process
Response to Sudden Temperature Changes
Adjust temperature by ≤1.5℃ per hour
Add vitamin C (1mg/L) to relieve stress
Disease-Related Temperature Regulation
Ich (White Spot Disease): Gradually increase temperature to 30℃ (raise by 1℃ per day)
Enteritis: Maintain a stable environment at 26℃
V. Data-Driven Benefits
Precise temperature control can achieve:
45% increase in juvenile guppy survival rate
20% reduction in breeding cycle
30% improvement in feed conversion rate