About the Gold Micariff Guppy Pair
Name: Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
Max Size: Up to 2.5 inches
Water Parameters: pH 7.0-8.5, temperature 72-82Β°F, hardness 10-25 dGH
Diet: Omnivorous β thrives on a varied diet including high quality flakes, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. Vegetable matter like spirulina is also beneficial.
Temperament: Peaceful and social. Best kept in groups, ideally with more females than males to reduce stress during mating behavior.
Tank Setup: Provide a well-planted tank with open swimming space and a secure lid. They do well in both small and large community aquariums with good filtration and stable water conditions.
Compatibility: Perfect for peaceful community tanks with other small, non-aggressive fish like tetras, rasboras, and corydoras. Avoid fin-nippers like tiger barbs.
Behavior: Active and constantly swimming. Males often display their colorful fins to impress females. Guppies are livebearers, and females may give birth frequently in well-maintained tanks.
Fun Fact: Guppies are one of the most popular and widely bred aquarium fish in the world, with hundreds of color, pattern, and tail shape varieties available. Their hardiness and vibrant appearance make them ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.