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Guppy Fish

Fancy Guppy

Fancy Guppies are selectively bred Guppy varieties valued for elaborate tails, colours and patterns. The exact appearance varies greatly between strains and individual fish.

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Fancy Guppy at a Glance

Scientific namePoecilia reticulata
TypeFreshwater livebearer variety
Adult sizeAbout 3–6 cm
LifespanAbout 1–3 years
Temperature22–28 °C
pH6.8–7.8
DietOmnivorous; small varied foods
Recommended setup38 L / 10 gal+; larger for groups
Beginner-friendlywith a properly cycled, heated aquarium
Gentle water flowplus plants or smooth hiding places
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Know More About Fancy Guppy

Fancy Guppies are selectively bred Guppy varieties valued for elaborate tails, colours and patterns. The exact appearance varies greatly between strains and individual fish.

Provide stable warm water, good filtration and a varied diet. Mixed-sex groups can produce fry quickly, so plan aquarium capacity before purchasing.

Avoid fin-nipping tank mates and species large enough to prey on guppies. Fishes Hub can confirm the current Fancy Guppy strain, sex and size.

Plan the aquarium around Fancy Guppy’s adult size, water parameters, behaviour and social needs. Use the quick points below to prepare a stable, low-stress setup.

Make a Confident Choice

A healthy Fancy Guppy starts with the right environment, sensible feeding and careful decisions about stocking. Use these quick points to prepare a suitable setup before bringing one home.

Quick Facts
About 3–6 cmAdult size
22–28 °CTemperature
6.8–7.8pH
EasyCare level
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Key Requirements

  • Maintain stable water around 22–28 °C and use filtration appropriate to the exact species or variety.
  • Keep water chemistry near 6.8–7.8 and avoid abrupt changes.
  • 38 L / 10 gal+; larger for groups
  • Diet: Omnivorous; small varied foods.
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Care & Maintenance

  • Recommended setup: 38 L / 10 gal+; larger for groups.
  • Group/social needs: Keep a suitable sex ratio; mixed sexes reproduce readily.
  • Monitor appetite, waste and behaviour as part of routine care.
  • Perform regular partial water changes and maintain appropriate filtration.
03

Compatibility & Placement

  • Temperament: Active and generally peaceful.
  • Compatibility: Good community fish with compatible peaceful species.
  • Provide swimming space and hiding/cover appropriate to the species.
  • Do not mix fish solely by appearance; match temperature, adult size and behaviour.
04

Why Choose Fancy Guppy?

  • Type: Freshwater livebearer variety.
  • Adult size: About 3–6 cm.
  • Lifespan: About 1–3 years.
  • Care level: Easy.
05

Before You Buy

  • Confirm the current variety/species, size and availability with Fishes Hub.
  • Prepare the aquarium before introducing fish and confirm it is suitable for the exact species.
  • Plan tank mates carefully around temperament, size and compatibility.
  • Ask Fishes Hub for current livestock availability and setup guidance.

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