Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
FishFreshwater
Poecilia reticulata reaches 3-5 cm (male smaller than female). The male is very colorful with varied patterns (caudal, dorsal). The female is larger, gray or olive. It is an ovoviviparous fish: females give birth to live fry. It is very active, swims at the surface and mid-water. It is peaceful and gregarious. There are many cultivated varieties (lyretail, endler guppy, etc.).
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 7–8 |
| GH | 10–20 |
| KH | 5–15 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.5 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank30 L
Min. group3
Adult size5 cm
Lifespan2 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
A tank of at least 30 L for a small group. Water can be hard (GH 10-20), pH 7.0-8.0, temperature 24-28°C. A moderate filter. Plants to hide fry. Omnivorous: accepts flakes, pellets, artemia. Very prolific: separate males and females if you don't want breeding. Compatible with most small peaceful fish. Avoid fin-nipping species (barbs, neon tetra).