Assorted Female Guppy

Female guppies are usually a lot rounder and bigger than the males, sometimes twice as big as a male guppy. If your female guppy is pregnant, her body may look boxy or stuffed and even lumpy. 

Guppies typically occupy the top level of the water column, although they can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. They are also not afraid to jump, so they must be kept in an aquarium with either a lid/hood/canopy or at least a significantly lowered water level. They will not eat or bother plants. They are safe with other peaceful fish as long as the other fish are not known to nip at the long tail of the guppy. Adult dwarf shrimp are generally safe as well, but guppies may eat shrimp fry. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. Guppies are best kept in small groups. 

What We Like About This Fish:

• Vibrant multi-colored markings in males and females
• Peaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates
• Hardy and adaptable
• Excellent for inhabiting the top of the aquarium
• Easy to breed in the aquarium    

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature:  64° - 82° F (18° - 27.7° C)
• pH:  5.5 - 8.0
• KH:  10 - 30 dKH
• Minimum tank size:  10 gallons

CARE GUIDELINES: 

• Diet:  Omnivorous.  Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods.
• Social behavior:  Peaceful, schooling/shoaling.