Daily Feeding Schedule
Adult guppies: 2 small meals per day (morning and evening). Each meal: enough food to be eaten in 30 seconds.
Fry: 4-5 tiny meals per day. Frequent feeding drives fast growth in the first 8 weeks.
Staple Foods
High-quality flake food (TetraMin, Hikari Tropical Crisps) as 70% of diet. Sinking micro-pellets for variety.
Look for fish meal as the first ingredient. Avoid foods with corn or wheat fillers as primary ingredients.
- ✦Crush flakes for fry and small adults.
- ✦Soak pellets briefly to prevent floating issues.
Live and Frozen
Frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia 2-3 times per week. These boost color and induce breeding.
Live baby brine shrimp (BBS) is the gold-standard for fry growth. Vinegar eels and microworms for tiniest fry.
Color-Enhancing Foods
Foods with astaxanthin, spirulina, and natural carotenoids enhance reds, oranges, and yellows. Hikari Color Bits and Omega One Color Flakes are reputable options.
Spirulina also supports immune health and gut function. Add it to the rotation 1-2 times per week.