Guppy behaviour

[Shacey90]

Hi guys,

Just a quick question about one of my new guppies. She has been spending a lot of time near the top of the tank, she's done this from day 1.

None of the rest do this. I read it can be lack of oxygen but she isn't gasping for air with her mouth, she's just swimming parallel to the waters surface. She does venture down and explores rest of the tank but yeah she's up the top a lot too.

Any ideas?


Thanks

[Martinspuddle]

Any pictures of this female guppy?

[Gingerlove05]

Also what is the mix of the group of guppies male:female? And the decor of the tank?

[plankton]

....and the hardness of the water?

Guppies are mainly top level feeders, so spend a lot of time at the top (usually begging ).
Females also go to the top looking for cover either when harassed by too many males or about to drop fry.
They do tend to sleep at the bottom though, but not always.

[Shacey90]

Any pictures of this female guppy?

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She's the black one.

Also what is the mix of the group of guppies male:female? And the decor of the tank?

All females no males. Decor is just plastic plants, coral effect rock, hiding caves and an air stone.

....and the hardness of the water?

Water hardness is around 7-9

[plankton]

Everything looks fine, including the fish......

[Shacey90]

Everything looks fine, including the fish......

Thanks! I'm just paranoid I think!

[Ric]

Welcome to the world of fish keeping

Now..who said fish are relaxing?