As guppies are social fish that are generally obsessed with mating, it’s best to keep them in good numbers. Should you choose to mix the sexes, outnumber the males with females and expect to see fry on a monthly basis. After all, they’re not called Millions Fish for nothing
Synonyms | Acanthophacelus guppii, Girardinus guppii, Girardinus reticulatus, Heterandria guppyi, Lebistes poecilioides, Lebistes reticulatus, Poecilioides reticulatus |
Distribution | South America: Barbados, northern Brazil, the Guyanas, Trinidad, Venezuela. Introduced to many other countries to help control mosquito populations but had little effect on them. Most specimens offered for sale in the trade are captive bred. |
Maximum Size | 5cm (2") |
Temperature | 20-28°C |
Water Parameters | Freshwater to slightly brackish. pH:7-8, KH: 8-20 degrees. |
Compatibility | Community |
Lighting | No special requirements |
Sexual Dimorphism | Males have a gonopodium and generally much longer ornate and colourful finnage. |
Feeding | Flake, granules, pellets, algae wafers and frozen foods |
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