Guppy

Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

Also known as: Fancy Guppy, Millionfish

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (3+)

The most popular tropical fish in the world. Incredible variety of colors and tail shapes in males.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

72–82°F
22–28°C

pH Range

6.8–7.8
water acidity

Max Size

2"
5.1 cm

Lifespan

2–3 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top
preferred zone

Care Notes

Very easy to keep and breed — males and females together will produce fry constantly. Keep 2 females per male.

Feeding

Flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and blanched vegetables.

Compatible Tank Mates

Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Flame Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5" Espei Rasbora 1.5" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Silver Hatchetfish 2.5" Marbled Hatchetfish 1.5" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2"

Incompatible With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14"

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