Guppy
Poecilia reticulata · Poeciliidae
Also known as Fancy guppy, Million fish
Beginner
Colourful livebearer that breeds relentlessly; prefers harder, alkaline water.
- Minimum tank
- 40 L
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 7–8.5
- Adult size
- 5 cm
- Group size
- 3+
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- Minimum tank volume
- 40 L
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 7–8.5
- Hardness
- 8–25 dGH
- Lifespan
- 1–3 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, micro pellets, occasional vegetable matter.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Northern South America and Caribbean (now worldwide)
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Warm, hard, shallow streams and ditches
- Natural conditions
- Hard, alkaline, warm water with heavy plant cover.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 3 fish
- Swims
- Top
- Good tank mates
- CorydorasPlatyOtocinclusNerite snail
- Avoid
- Tiger barbBettaFin-nipping tetras
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Beginner
- Sexing
- Males are small with a gonopodium and large colourful tail.
- Notes
- Livebearer — a female drops 20–50 fry every month without any help.
- Common ailments
- Fin rotColumnarisInbred weak stock
