Famy Guppy Care Guide
Poecilia reticulata
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Bioload Score
1600
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 6 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 18–28°C (64–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7 – 8.2
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
An omnivorous fish that eats small invertebrates, algae, plant matter and commercially prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, small Corydoras, peaceful livebearers and other non-fin-nipping community fish.
Good to Know
The Fancy Guppy, Poecilia reticulata, is often called the Millionfish because it reproduces readily and can produce large numbers of young.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and more vividly coloured, with a modified anal fin called a gonopodium, while females are larger, plainer and rounder-bodied.
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