The Guppy is also called the Millions Fish. There are many color variations of Poecilia reticulata guppy. The hardiness of the Guppy, as well as the fact that it matures quickly makes it an excellent fish for beginning hobbyists. Guppies range in color from solid colored, to multiple patterned color variations some having metallic silver with splashes of various colors.

The Guppy requires a tank with at least 2.5 gallons of water, and is very tolerant of changing tank conditions. Plants should be hardy varieties such as Java Fern and Java Moss that can handle the increased hardness in the tank. Other peaceful fish would make good tank mates.

Northern South America and adjacent islands of the West Indies

2 years or more

Omnivore

The Guppy is an omnivore and requires both algae-based foods as well as meaty foods. An algae-based flake food, along with freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and live or frozen brine shrimp will provide guppies with the proper nutrition.

Dimorphic

The females in this specie are of an assorted variety; however, you can differentiate the males and females easily. The males are smaller in size, have brighter coloration, along with a bigger tail fin, and pointed anal fin. The females are larger in size with a duller coloration, have a rounded anal fin, as well as a pregnancy patch on the lower portion of the body.

Livebearer

The environment should have a covering of floating ferns and a breeding box to protect the fry. Adults may eat the fry if left to fend for themselves without the breeding box. The fry should be fed brine shrimp, micro food and pulverized flakes.

• Peaceful
• Active
• Schooling fish/Usually found in groups
• Good for community tank

Easily Obtained