Our Guide To Keeping Guppy Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Poecilia reticulata
   • Common name: Guppy
   • Family: Poeciliidae
   • Origin: Northeastern South America
   • Adult length: 2.5 - 6 cm
   • Lifespan: 1 - 3 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Guppies are small fish and can thrive in tanks as small as 10 gallons, but a larger tank around 20 gallons or more is recommended for a community setup.
   • Provide plenty of hiding spots and plants, as well as open swimming areas. Guppies appreciate live or artificial plants for cover.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Guppies prefer slightly hard water with a pH range between 7.0 and 8.0.
   • Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Good filtration is essential for maintaining water quality, and a gentle to moderate water flow is suitable for guppies.

5. Diet:

   • Guppies are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods including flake, pellet, and live foods.
   • Offer them a varied diet including high-quality flake or pellet food as a staple, supplemented with occasional treats like bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia.

6. Tank mates:

   • Guppies are peaceful fish and can be kept with other peaceful community fish of similar size. Avoid keeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive species.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Guppies are active and social fish that do best in groups. Keeping them in schools of 6 or more will help reduce stress and encourage natural behaviors.
   • They are generally compatible with other peaceful community fish, but avoid keeping them with larger, aggressive species that may intimidate or prey on them.