A beginner-friendly fish guide
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
Gentle temperament; social. Check the planner before choosing tank mates.
Reference sources list a wider range of 17~28°C and pH 7.0~8.5. The planner uses the narrower range above as a safer starting point for beginners.
Gentle temperament; Social.
For a comfortable group, keep at least 3.
Usually swims in the upper & middle.
Adult shrimp may be attacked; take care with shrimp tank mates.
Baby shrimp may be eaten. A separate breeding tank is safer.
Check each combination carefully, especially when size or temperament differs.
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Adults average about 6 cm, a small species. The planner recommends an aquarium of at least 38 L and about 45 cm long.
The planner range is 23~27°C and pH 7.2~8.2, with medium hardness. Reference sources list a wider range of 17~28°C and pH 7.0~8.5. The planner uses the narrower range above as a safer starting point for beginners.
Social: keep at least 3. Temperament is gentle.
Adult shrimp: use caution. Baby shrimp: not recommended.
Beginner level 5/5. A lid is recommended. Activity: high; waste: moderate.
Values are cross-checked against the references below and normalized into the planner's own ranges. No text or images are copied from them.