Fancy Guppy

Scientific Name:     (Poecillia retuculata)
Grows to: 1.2"
Temp Range:  75-82
Number to Buy:   3 or more,  females should outnumber males about two to one.
Hardiness:  suitable for beginners

General: Guppies are small, peaceful and colorful fish.  They do best in filtered aquariums with other guppies, or with other small  peaceful fish. Their tank should have a heater, some live or plastic plants..  They should be fed small, frequent feedings.
Compatibility:  Guppies do best in a tank set-up just for them.  A tank filled with fancy guppies and plants is best.   If you want to mix them with other fish choose other small peaceful fish, such as the fish in our Community Group #1.   Some examples include:   moons, phantom tetra,  dwarf gouramis, neon tetra, corydoras cats, white  clouds, snails, harlequin rasbora

Housing:  Give them plenty of swimming room and some bushy plants for hiding. The addition of one tablespoon of salt per  5 gallons is recommended. Maintain standard filtration.  Maintain temperature of  76-82 degrees.  Keep pH 6.8-7.4.  Do partial water changes every 2 weeks. Guppies can be maintained in tanks from five gallon or more.

Feeding:   You should feed your guppies small amounts frequently.  Feed standard foods 2 or 3 times a day. Use a good flake food as the basic diet. Some good supplements include bloodworms, tubifex worms, Tetra bits, and frozen brine shrimp.  Some greens in their diet, such as Tetra Spirulina flakes is advisable.   Improper feeding can result in sunken bellies and other problems.

Longevity:  Average 2-3 years.

Fancy Guppies at Elmer's:   We receive weekly shipments of fancy guppies. All of the Fancy guppies that are sold at Elmer's come from local breeders, unless otherwise marked.   Varieties vary each week.