Guppy male snakeskin gold - Poecilia reticulata

Guppies, also known as Poecilia Reticulata, have some remarkable characteristics. The males are much smaller and slimmer compared to the females and can reach a maximum length of three centimeters. The females, on the other hand, can grow up to six centimeters in length. Although the males are smaller, they are more colorful than the females and have a specially reshaped anal fin that can be seen in young males as early as four weeks of age.

Guppy care and keeping requires some special conditions. The optimal water temperature for guppies is between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius, and the pH should be between 6 and 8.5. Guppies are schooling fish and live best in groups, with three females to one male. Lush planting and floating plants in the aquarium provide ample hiding and retreat opportunities for guppies, especially for juvenile fish. Guppies feed on dry and live foods and prefer a balanced diet rich in vitamins. A high quality diet will also make the coloration of the guppies shine. Brine shrimp and mosquito larvae are among the preferred delicacies of guppies, which prefer to take their food at the water surface.

Guppies are also known as million fish, as they belong to the toothcarps, which are known for their high reproductive capacity. A female can have between twenty to one hundred young within a month. Guppies are viviparous and do not engage in brood care, although some strains also consider their young as prey.

Our food recommendation: The NatureHolic Main Feed is a professional staple food for all aquarium fish. We supply Hauptfeed in the form of soft granules, which, thanks to its grain size of half a millimeter, can be easily ingested by small to medium-sized fish. The soft consistency resembles the texture of insect larvae in nature and protects the fish mouth from micro-injuries.

Our plant recommendation: Use for planting NatureHolic InVitros. These are free of snails, planarians and other unwanted co-inhabitants. Also free of algae spores, bacteria and fungi.

Expert Tip: We recommend when keeping fish the NatureHolic 3 Phase Liquid. The care set offers the best all-round protection for your animals. It ensures optimal conditions for successful breeding and keeping.