If you are seeking to create a
colorful aquarium, then add a cute and adorable Guppy Fish in your aquarium. The
combination of beauty and peacefulness is found in a replica of Guppy Fish. However,
for adding this cute pet in your aquarium, you have to know the detail care
guide about this fish.
Overview
The name ‘Guppy’ was derived from a
geologist, Robert John Lechmere Guppy, in 1866. At first, Guppy Fish was found
in a river near Trinidad. Later, it became popular in South America, Britain,
Brazil and North America.
The male Guppies have colorful
splashes, spots, and stripes on their bodies and females have gray and black
spots. The size of the male Guppy is 0.6-1.4” (1.5-3.5 cm) and the size of the
female Guppy is 1.2-2.4” (3.4-6.9 cm). The male Guppies have long and a narrow
anal fin which is known as gonopodium and the females have a gravid spot on
their spines.
Guppy Fish is a non-aggressive
species, so try to keep it with peaceful fish breeds such as Molly Fish,
Corydoras, Platies, Bristlenose Pleco, Gouramis, Neon Tetras, Ghost Shrimps, Endler’s
Livebearers, African Dwarf Frogs and Snails. Don’t keep Guppies with Cichlids,
Tetras, Barbs, and Sharks.
Diet Requirements
Guppy Fish is an omnivoros fish that
prefers eating herbs and meat. You can feed it 1-2 times a day but in a small
quantity. Overfeeding may cause various diseases to Guppy Fish. Some favorite
foods of Guppies are Spinach, Bloodworms, Mosquito Larvae, Brine Shrimps,
Lettuce Leaves, Cucumber Slices, Tomatoes, Peas and Algae.
Tank Requirements
Guppy Fish is a hardy fish, but it
prefers living in the warm freshwater of South America. So, when you are
setting an aquarium, keep warm water in a 10-gallon tank for keeping 4-5
Guppies.
The water temperature of the tank
should be 75-82°F (23.88-27.77°C). You can use a thermometer while setting the
tank. The pH level of the water should be 7.0-7.8, and the water hardness should
be 8-12 dGH.
Use mild liquid soap and a soft
sponge to clean the walls and the corners of the fish tank. A clean tank will
help a Guppy live longer. You can change 30% of the water in the aquarium of
Guppy Fish.
Breeding Process
Guppies can reproduce the highest
number of fish breeds in 3-5 months. Like Molly Fish, Guppies are also livebearer,
which gives birth to live fries. The male Guppies wriggle their tails and
attract the females during the mating process. You can buy a breeding box for
keeping the small fries in the aquarium. You may also provide foods to the
fries in that breeding box.
Types of Guppies
Another name of Guppy Fish is
Rainbow Fish, which has various shades. Among 300 species, we have enlisted the
name of some common Guppies as follows:
1.
Blue Guppy
2.
Albino Guppy
3.
Bronze Guppy
4.
Blue-Green Bicolor Guppy
5.
Half Black Red Guppy
6.
Black Pastel Guppy
7.
Black Blue Guppy
8.
Green Guppy
9.
Purple Guppy
10.
Red Guppy
11.
Multi-Colored Guppy
12.
Leopard Guppy
13.
Snakeskin Guppy