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)