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Fancy GuppiesFancy Guppies are a breed of tropical fish that are common in hobbyist aquarium fish-keeping. These fish are live-bearing fish and breed readily when provided basic aquarium living conditions. These fish have the ability to reproduce and create communities of fish that last for generations. The parents are prone to eating their young however when placed into heavily planted tanks or a pregnant female into a breeding net, it is possible to accumulate large communities of these fish. Guppies come in a large number of varieties can have many different colors of tail and body. The males are generally more colorful than the females. These fish can be red, green, blue, yellow, purple, black, white; it is possible to get almost any variation you want, even create your own variations through selective breeding. Scientific Name: Poecilia Reticulata Minimum Tank Size: Advanced aquariasts can keep these fish happy and healthy in tanks as small as 5 gallons for a pair. The young may be raised in tanks as small as 2.5 gallons and a group can live a long healthly life in a 10 gallon tank. Temperature Range: 64-82 (°F) Fahrenheit - 17.78-27.78 (°C) Celsius Maximum Size: 2" Inches Diet: Omnivore, Tropical Fish Flakes, Freeze-Dried Fish Food, Brine-Shrimp Breeding: Easy, Live-Bearer Origin: Central America General Care: Easy Temperment: Peaceful Community Fish: Yes Tank Mates to Avoid: Agreesive Fish and Fin-Nippers should be avoided at all costs Overall, these are great fish for novice hobbists to keep. They make a beautiful addition to planted tanks with non-aggressive tankmates. Because of their long flowing tales, they are among the most peaceful fish you can add to an aquarium period. How To'sHow to Raise Fancy Guppy Fry and Care for Pregnant Females Common QuestionsHow do I know when my Guppy is Pregnant? How can I tell the difference between a Male and Female Guppy? How can I get my baby guppies to grow quickly? |
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