Give them a tank they can thrive in.
Choose the right setup and learn how to cycle it before your fish arrive. Get their home ready, from filtration and heating to plants and shelter.
GET MORE FROM GUPPY KEEPING
Healthy guppies.
Thriving fry.
More enjoyment.
Your first tank. A pregnant female. A surprise shoal of tiny fry. Learn how to get the essentials right, avoid common mistakes and give each new generation a better start.
- 198 pages on keeping, feeding and breeding
- See what to look for with photographs and diagrams
- Written by Richard James, a fishkeeper for 30+ years
FOR THE FISH IN YOUR TANK
Know what to do.
Enjoy watching them thrive.
How much food is enough? Are those water readings OK? What happens when the babies arrive? Get answers you can put to use in your own aquarium, whether you’re starting out or ready to breed your own line.
Know what your water tests are telling you.
Turn confusing readings into informed decisions. Understand pH, hardness and waste levels, and learn why the water from your tap matters.
Take the guesswork out of feeding time.
Know what to offer, how much to give and what growing fry need. Build a feeding routine without falling into the overfeeding trap.
Pregnant guppy? Be ready for the fry.
Recognise pregnancy, prepare for the arrival and learn how to protect and feed newborns. Give those tiny fish the start they need.
Spot changes. Know what to check.
A change in appetite, swimming or appearance can leave you wondering what’s wrong. Learn what to check in the aquarium and how to approach common health problems.
Ready to breed your own line?
Discover the possibilities behind those colours and patterns. Explore guppy strains, selective breeding and the genetics of the next generation.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
Take a look at
what you’ll learn.
Picture your next feeding time, your next tank setup or your first batch of fry. These are the moments this book helps you prepare for. See the actual pages, then try the free sample for yourself.
- Set up an aquarium with your guppies’ needs in mind
- Choose foods and portions for adults and growing fry
- Prepare for newborns and their first feeds
- See the details in colour photographs and diagrams
Start with a free selection on feeding and caring for young guppies. No email address or checkout required.
Read the free sample12 book pages plus an introduction. Final proofreading is in progress.
30+years of
fishkeeping experience
fishkeeping experience
MEET THE AUTHOR
From one fishkeeper
to another.
Over the years, I've worked in the aquarium trade, maintained aquariums and helped fellow fishkeepers through my writing and videos.
I wrote Guppies to help you enjoy the rewarding parts of the hobby—and feel better prepared for the questions that come with them. What should you feed? Is your aquarium ready? How do you care for a tank full of newborns?
Whether you’re choosing your first fish or planning your next breeding project, I want to help you spend less time wondering what to do and more time enjoying what’s happening in your tank.
CHOOSE YOUR EDITION
Your next step to
better guppy keeping.
Keep the answers close, from setting up your aquarium to raising your next generation. Choose the eBook for your favourite device, or look out for the paperback on Amazon.
EBOOK EDITION
One book. Every stage of guppy keeping.
$8.99
One-time payment · PDF format
Read from the beginning or jump to the question on your mind. Keep all 198 pages on your phone, tablet or computer, ready for your next feeding time, water test or arrival of fry.
- Complete 198-page eBook
- Colour photographs and diagrams throughout
- Download after confirmed payment
- Access link also sent by email
- Save your copy to keep it
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PAPERBACK EDITION
Prefer a printed book?
Coming soon on Amazon
Price will be shown on Amazon at launch
Keep a physical copy beside your aquarium, ready to browse whenever a question comes up.
- A printed guide to keeping, feeding and breeding
- Colour photographs and clear explanations
- Easy to browse and refer back to
- No screen or PDF reader needed
- Orders and delivery handled by Amazon
Paperback on Amazon
Not available yet. The Amazon link will be added at launch.
BEFORE YOU DIVE IN
Questions before
you get started?
Is this a printed book or a download?
This is the eBook edition of Guppies, supplied in PDF format. No printed book is included and nothing needs to be shipped.
Can I buy a physical copy?
The paperback edition will be available on Amazon. Buy the paperback on Amazon ↗ once it launches. Amazon will handle paperback orders and delivery; purchases on this site are for the eBook edition.
How will I receive my book?
After confirmed payment, your download is available on this site. We also email an access link to the address supplied by PayPal. The link lasts 7 days; save your eBook to keep it. You can request a fresh link through Download help.
Can I read it on my phone or tablet?
Yes. You can open the eBook with a PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer. A larger screen gives illustrated pages more room; you can zoom on smaller screens.
Can I choose my currency?
Yes. Choose US dollars, British pounds or euros above the purchase button. Checkout uses your selected currency and the displayed price.
Is this a subscription?
No. The digital book is sold for a single payment.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Their next generation.
Your next step.
Your next generation of guppies starts with what you do today. From getting their aquarium ready to feeding the smallest fry, discover how to give your fish a better start.
Get the eBook — $8.99Prefer a physical copy? Buy the paperback on Amazon
By Richard James · eBook · PDF format