Poecilia reticulataFancy GuppyGuppyFancy Tail GuppyMillions Fish |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 5.08 cm (2 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Color Variations: | For a list of types, visit the Fancy Guppy Colors page. |
| Compatability: | Community
Should not be kept with other larger livebearers like Mollys, Swordtails, or Platys. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 10 Gallons (37.85) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Temperature: | 77.59° F (25.33° C) |
| pH: | 7.04 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 15.5 |
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| Living |
| Food Preference: | Omnivorous.
Floating flake food, freeze dried blood worms, frozen brine shrimp, live black worms, and white worms.
Baby brine shrimp are especially liked. |
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| Swimming Level: | Top and Middle |
| Schooling: | Harem |
| Minimum School Size: | 3 |
| Setup: | Tank should be heavily planted to provide adequate hiding (this is especially useful to help prevent parental predation) |
| Distribution: | Central America. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 1 - 2 |
| Sexing: | Females are much larger with a rounder body. They are also, much less colorful than the males. Males have much larger and more colorful fins. |
| Spawning Type: | Live Bearer |
| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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| Sources: | http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/1815/
http://www.aquariumfish.net
http://www.guppies.com
http://www.fancyguppy.info
http://www.liveaquaria.com
http://www.fishlore.com
http://www.squidoo.com
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