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Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

Also known as fancy guppy, million fish, endler, 孔雀鱼, 百万鱼, ikan gapi

The classic livebearer. Males are small with large, coloured tails; females are larger and mostly grey.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

4 cm

Temperature

22 to 28 °C

pH

7 to 8

Smallest tank

40 litres

Keep as

Groups; two or three females per male

Diet

Omnivore: flakes, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp

Swims

Top of the tank

Lifespan

2 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Venezuela, Trinidad, Barbados, Brazil

Breeding

Livebearer, breeds every 4 weeks with no help. Give dense plants or a breeding box, as adults eat fry.

Good to know

Line-bred strains (cobra, tuxedo, moscow, mosaic) are sold by strain name.