Scientific name: Poecilia reticulata
Common name: Guppy
Adult Size: Males: 0.6 to 1.4 inches (1.5 to 3.5 cm), Females: 1.2 to 2.4 inches (3 to 6 cm)
Temperature Range: 72 to 82°F (22 to 28°C)
pH Range: 6.8 to 7.8
Compatibility: Generally peaceful, but males can be slightly aggressive towards each other
Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons (19 liters), but a larger tank is better for a group
Originates from: South America, specifically Venezuela, Trinidad, and Tobago
Ideal Substrate: Fine sand or small, smooth gravel
Ideal Tank Mates Suggestions: Peaceful fish such as Tetras, Danios, Dwarf Cichlids, Corydoras, and other small, community fish
Fish to avoid: Aggressive or large fish that might see the Guppy as food, Bettas, finn nippers like barbs
Diet: Omnivorous; they will eat a variety of foods including flake food, live food, and algae
Breeding: Guppies are livebearers and are known for their ease of breeding. Females can give birth to up to 100 fry at a time. Providing dense plants or a breeding box can help protect the fry from being eaten by adult fish.