Breeding Guppies
Bringing The Underwater World To Your Home
General Information About Guppies,
In this section you will find general information about the guppy and its needs. This is the info you should be looking at before you purchase any fish whether it's a guppy or a shark!
Common Name: Guppy
Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
Type: Freshwater
Origin: Americas, Florida to Brazil
Size: Up to 1 ½" (3cm) for males, up to 2" (5cm) for females
Tank Size (Minimum): 5 gallons (19L)
Difficulty Rating: Beginner
Breeding Difficulty: Easy
Temperature: 65-80°F (18-27°C)
Life span: 2-5 years
Water pH: 7.0 - 8.0
Water Hardness: Medium hard to very hard (10-30 dH)