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Author: N.P Vittal
Hi, I'm N. P. Vittal, founder of Exotic Fish Hub.
My fishkeeping hobby started in 1993 when I was 11 years old. I still remember when my parents bought me a small aquarium along with a pair of black mollies, white mollies, yellow mollies, guppies, zebra danios, a tiny goldfish, and all the accessories needed to get started. It was the first time in my life that I had seen such colorful fish, and as an 11-year-old kid, I was completely fascinated by them from the moment I saw them. What started as a simple gift soon became a lifelong passion.
With 30+ years of fishkeeping experience, I have kept and bred freshwater fish in aquariums, cement tanks, and outdoor ponds. Over the years, I've kept a wide variety of species including guppies, mollies, goldfish, discus, angelfish, bettas, tetras, cichlids, Thai orandas, ranchus, pearlscales, and many others. I've also spent years experimenting with planted aquariums, fancy guppy strains, aquatic plants, and different aquarium setups. Even today, I continue to be fascinated by the beauty, behavior, and diversity of aquarium fish.
Through Exotic Fish Hub, I share practical fishkeeping knowledge, breeding tips, aquarium setup advice, and solutions to common fish care problems based on real-world experience to help fellow hobbyists build healthier, thriving aquariums.
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Rare Fancy Guppies: 11 Beautiful Strains Hard to Find & Breed
There are hundreds of named fancy guppy strains, but only a handful earn the label…
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Types of Fancy Guppies: 44 Colors, Patterns & Tail Shapes
There are dozens of recognized types of fancy guppies, and the variety isn’t random, breeders…
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Fancy Guppy Lifespan: How Long They Live & How to Extend It
A healthy fancy guppy lifespan typically runs 2 to 3 years, with temperature, genetics, and…
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Fancy Guppy: Types, Care, and Everything You Need to Know
Fancy Guppy Fancy guppy is a brightly colored, big-finned version of the common guppy you…
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Guppy Ammonia: Symptoms, Burns, and How to Fix It
Guppy ammonia poisoning happens when waste, uneaten food, and decaying matter build up faster than…
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Temperature for Guppies: Low, High, Ideal, Heater Guide
Temperature for guppies should sit between 72°F and 82°F (22°C to 28°C), with 76–78°F (24–26°C)…
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Guppy pH: Ideal Range, How to Raise or Lower It, and More
Most guppy keepers settle on the same answer: guppy pH should sit between 7.0 and…
