Guppy

 

Family Name: Poeciliidae

Scientific Name: Poecilia Reticulata

Origin: Central America

Maximum Adult Size: Around 2 Inches

Temperament: Peaceful

Time Active: Diurnal

Ideal P.H: 7 - 8

Ideal Temp: 22°c - 27°c

Ideal Salinity: Freshwater. The Addition Of Small Amounts Of Salt Can Be Beneficial

Diet: Omnivorous. Flake, Livefoods, Frozen.

Tank Region: Top/Middle/Bottom Dweller

Gender Differences: Males Have A Modified Anal Fin Called A Gonopodium. Females Are Usually Larger And More Rounded. Males Generally Have A Longer, More Ornate Tail And Are More Vividly Coloured.

Breeding: Easy. Livebearer

Lifespan: Generally 1 -2 Years

Ideal Tankmates: Peaceful Species

Notes: These are excellent beginner fish due to their various colours, ease of breeding and relatively low maintenance care requirements. Guppies should be kept at a ratio of around three females per male as the males tend to harrass the females, causing undue stress. Unlike most fish, guppies give birth to live young after a gestation period of around 30 - 40 days. The fry should be provided with plenty of cover from the adults due to cannibalisation.