Fancy Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
The most popular aquarium fish worldwide. Males display an astonishing array of colours and fin shapes — Delta, Halfmoon, Lyretail, Swordtail, and more. Selective breeding has created thousands of unique strains.
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Water Parameters
Natural Habitat
Warm, clear streams and pools in Venezuela and Caribbean islands. Incredibly adaptable.
Venezuela & Trinidad
Venezuela, Trinidad, Barbados
Feeding
Omnivorous — flake, micro pellets, frozen foods. Easy to feed.
Compatible Tank Mates
Good Matches
Avoid
Breeding
The easiest fish to breed. Females drop 20-200 fry every 28 days. Population management is the challenge.
Care Tips
Males only tanks avoid unwanted breeding
Fancy strains are more delicate than wild-type
Avoid mixing with Endlers — they hybridize
Short lifespan — 2-3 years typical
One of the best fish for children
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