LilOne Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) I am starting my journey breeding guppies. I have found a place that will accept babies should I get over run. I also found I have a friend who breeds guppies as well so that boads well for possible trades. I am planning to start a facebook page/group for local fish swap and hopefully find a place we can meet to swap and get together to discuss, swap, and learn from one another. Here is my start equipment wise from the thrift store. two small fish bowls to use to separate male/female fry to transfer to their own tanks. Males in one tank, females in another. Edited March 21, 2022 by LilOne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Great idea to start a local club. I used to do two containers beside the tank to separate and transfer. This is very arduous. I then started using specimen containers that hang inside the tank. So much nicer and easier. I recently upgraded one of my specimen containers to the new coop ones. Wow, I can’t wait to upgrade the other. They are so easy to maneuver nets in. I found holding my hand over the net helps when transferring during separation important. Small guppies can and will jump from the net. Best of luck. Looking forward to following along. Edited March 21, 2022 by Guppysnail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilOne Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 Thank you, Guppysnail. As of right now my tanks will have to be spread apart so this was an idea to safely transport fish from one area to another. Hopefully this is a temporary solution as we are looking for a bigger place. I do have one question. I found a 10 gallon with stand and lid that is used. idk if holds water they are firm on $20 would it be worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) As long as the stand does not have water damage if it is wood or corrosion/rust for metal. I would buy it. 10g are awesome guppy grow outs. I use 2. Just about the time it gets crowded it’s time to take them to the LFS. Resealing is tedious but not hard if they leak. Any structural damage to the stand I would say no because 10g at petco are $20 not on sale. Edited March 21, 2022 by Guppysnail 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilOne Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 ok thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilOne Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 ok so yesterday I picked up two small so called Beta tanks (way too small to really properly house a beta or any fish for that matter and no filter no heater). and this weekend I am picking up a 10 gallon with stand for $20. The betta tanks were given to me. Once I get my program going and get things set up with the new facebook group and we start hopefully having some fish swaps. I figured the little betta tanks would be good for display for swaps as it would not be feasable to pack a big aquarium to meet ups. Still have not got to go talk to my friend but hopefully soon. So far that is the progress on my journey. I have messaged someone about 2 29 gal tanks they are wanting to sell but so far no response to the last message. Hope all are having an amazing day I will post pics of all new items this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilOne Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) Ok first off I apologize I have not gotten new pics put up. I just picked up two ten gallon tanks for $20 brand new at petco. 1 will house males the other will house females. I picked up the 10 gallon with stand for $20 Saturday that will be divided as grow out tanks until I can have more room. next step is to clean the aquariums and start picking up filters, heaters, substrate and plants so I can start setting them up and cycling them. I will get pics soon. I also found someone who offered to send me snow white guppies he bred himself. Edited March 28, 2022 by LilOne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilOne Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 So I went to the river and picked up some driftwood for my tanks. Now to clean it up. I also got two heaters for my aquariums for $12. One more heater to go for now. Then it is lights and filters. I am placing pictures of what I got last week and yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Very exciting. Enjoy the setup process, take your time and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilOne Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Thank you. I am quite enjoying even gathering what I need. Any suggestions for substrate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilOne Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) so I took another step. I bought a binder, pager separators and loose leaf paper and set up sections for what stock I buy from where and when, what I am breeding and to what / results etc., what I am selling and for what, and what I am trading and for what. If there is anything else that would/could be pertinent to keep track of please let me know. I also found the stock I want and got the price. going to be expensive but worth it. Thank you, Edited April 18, 2022 by LilOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 On 4/18/2022 at 8:29 AM, LilOne said: so I took another step. I bought a binder, pager separators and loose leaf paper and set up sections for what stock I buy from where and when, what I am breeding and to what / results etc., what I am selling and for what, and what I am trading and for what. If there is anything else that would/could be pertinent to keep track of please let me know. I also found the stock I want and got the price. going to be expensive but worth it. Thank you, the stock you start with is more important than anything else if you are going to breed to sell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilOne Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 That is the first page I set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilOne Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) well I got started setting one tank up as I have my first few trios coming next week. After I took this picture, I added a small anubis plant and a baby java fern from my bigger java fern in my established tank and added water last night. Added heater and light last night. adding sponge filter out of my established tank tonight and putting new sponge filter in the established tank. water is cloudy in it and established tank. I think I am having a bacterial bloom in my established tank. I also have a pot with water in it on top of the drift wood to hold it under water so it can start sinking Edited April 30, 2022 by LilOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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