Here is the complete profile and care guide for Assorted Mix Male Guppy Fish, a colorful and lively favorite in freshwater aquariums. ๐ Assorted Mix Male Guppy Fish โ Full...
Here is the complete profile and care guide for Assorted Mix Male Guppy Fish, a colorful and lively favorite in freshwater aquariums.
Assorted Guppy
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Category | Detail |
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Scientific Name | Poecilia reticulata |
Family | Poeciliidae |
Type | Freshwater livebearer |
Origin | Native to South America (Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana) |
Developed into fancy strains globally, especially in Asia |
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Colors | Wide range โ red, blue, green, yellow, orange, white, black, purple, multi-color |
Tail Types | Fan tail, delta tail, lyre tail, sword tail, spade tail, and more |
Body Shape | Slender, elongated body with large colorful tail and fins |
Size | 1.5 โ 2.5 inches (4 โ 6.5 cm) for males |
Sex Difference | Males are smaller, more colorful; females are larger, dull-colored |
๐ Assorted Mix Guppies include various strains/colors all in one batch, ideal for vibrant community displays.
Parameter | Ideal Range |
---|---|
Temperature | 22 โ 28ยฐC (72 โ 82ยฐF) |
pH Level | 6.8 โ 7.8 |
Hardness | 8 โ 12 dGH (moderately hard) |
Ammonia/Nitrite | 0 ppm |
Water Type | Freshwater; slightly brackish-tolerant (low salt) |
๐ง Guppies are hardy but thrive best in stable, clean water with minimal fluctuation.
Feature | Recommendation |
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Tank Size | Minimum 10 gallons for a small group |
Substrate | Fine gravel or sand |
Plants | Floating and rooted live plants (Java Moss, Hornwort, Anubias) |
Filter | Sponge or hang-on-back filter with gentle flow |
Lighting | Moderate โ enhances colors and plant growth |
Decorations | Caves, rocks, driftwood (smooth edges) |
Heater | Recommended to maintain tropical temperatures |
๐ชด Plants and hiding spots reduce stress and allow better health and color display.
Type | Examples |
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Staple Food | High-quality micro pellets, tropical flakes |
Live/Frozen Food | Brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, bloodworms |
Veggie Options | Spirulina flakes, blanched spinach or peas |
Feeding Frequency | 2โ3 times daily in small amounts |
โ Avoid overfeeding. Guppies will eat as long as food is available!
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Type | Livebearers โ give birth to free-swimming fry |
Gestation | 21โ30 days |
Fry Count | 20โ50 per batch |
Male to Female Ratio | Not applicable in all-male tanks (prevents overbreeding) |
Fry Care | Use breeder box or separate tank; feed powdered fry food or baby brine shrimp |
๐ซ Assorted male guppy tanks are commonly sold to avoid unwanted breeding.
Trait | Info |
---|---|
Scientific Name | Poecilia reticulata |
Common Name | Assorted Male Guppy |
Size | 1.5 โ 2.5 inches |
Lifespan | 2 โ 3 years (up to 5 with great care) |
Temperament | Peaceful, social |
Swimming Zone | Upper to middle levels |
Compatibility | Very community-friendly |
Care Level | Easy (great for beginners) |
โ Good Matches | โ Avoid |
---|---|
Neon Tetras, Mollies, Platies | Betta (can be aggressive) |
Corydoras, Rasboras | Fin-nipping barbs |
Snails, Shrimp (with caution) | Aggressive or large fish (Oscars, Cichlids) |
Perform 25โ30% water changes weekly
Clean filter monthly (rinse in tank water)
Maintain steady temperature
Trim plants if overgrown
๐ Most colorful community fish โ eye-catching in any setup
๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ Can be kept in all-male tanks for color variety without breeding
๐ Active swimmers โ bring life to the tank
๐งฌ Huge variety due to decades of selective breeding
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