Guppy

(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.