(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
Common Name: Guppy, Fancy Tail Guppy, Millions Fish, Rainbow Fish
Adult Size: 2 inches
Life Expectancy: 3 - 5 years
Habitat: Central America
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 66 - 84°F
- pH Range: 7.0 - 8.0
- Water Hardness: 10 - 20
Temperament: Peaceful and hardy fish good for beginners.
Diet & Nutrition: Flakes, freeze dried and live foods. Vary their diet for optimum colors and health.
Breeding & Spawning: Livebearers and not very hard to breed. If you have males and females, chances are you will eventually have guppy babies. Parents will eat their young if not separated.
Gender: The male will have the larger, more colorful tails.
Compatible Tank Mates: See Compatibility Chart