The guppy fish are the most common and demanded to have in an aquarium, you they give color and do not require very special carePerhaps that is why it is one of the most popular species. It also has a great variety of specimens, although all of them their great characteristic is to have a distinctive tail fin especially in males, all of them the result of genetic modifications by aquarists.
Guppies are freshwater specimensThey adapt to water conditions, although it is recommended to raise them in temperatures between 22 ° C and 28 ° C. The pH of the water should be slightly alkaline, ranging between 6,5 and 8 and you will need a filter and oxygen.
They belong to the petiole family, within the group of cyprinodontiformes, Its name is due to the effort of the British Robert Guppy, to transfer this species from the American continent to Europe, although it was actually discovered years ago by a German.
It is easy to know who is the male and the female. The males are smaller and stand out because their colors are even more strikingFurthermore, the sexual organ, called the gonopod, is located at the back of the fish and stands out so much that it is characteristic and a feature that distinguishes them from females. The males reach measure between 3 and 6 centimeters, while the females can reach eight units in length and present more discreet and uniform colors.
El Guppy fish is peaceful by nature so you can have a group of them in the aquarium. It should be noted that they are not very compatible with territorial fish, such as the Climbing or the Betta, guppies are usually very active and can break into quieter species. Despite its small size, you have to try not to overpopulate the aquarium.
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