Blue Tarzan Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) - Male

Guppies are a colourful, hardy, and easy-to-keep fish, making them one of the best choices for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

They typically inhabit the top level of the aquarium, but will also swim and feed throughout all levels. Guppies are active and curious, and can occasionally jump, so a lid or lowered water level is recommended.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Guppies are peaceful and social, best kept in small groups. They are excellent community fish and can be kept with other peaceful species.

• Safe with plants
• Compatible with peaceful fish (avoid fin-nippers)
• Adult shrimp are generally safe
• May eat shrimp fry
• Larger peaceful invertebrates also make suitable tank mates

Feeding

Guppies are omnivores and not fussy eaters. For best colour and health, feed a varied diet including:

• High-quality flakes or pellets
• Frozen or freeze-dried foods (e.g. bloodworms, tubifex)

Why You’ll Love Them

• Bright, vibrant colours in both males and females
• Peaceful and community-friendly
• Hardy and adaptable
• Active top-level swimmers
• Easy to breed

Recommended Tank Parameters

• Temperature: 18 – 27.7°C
• pH: 5.5 – 8.0
• KH: 10 – 30 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 40L (10 gallons)

Care Summary

• Diet: Omnivorous – accepts dry and frozen foods
• Social Behaviour: Peaceful, schooling fish
• Origin: Tank-bred (native to northern South America)
• Adult Size: Up to 6.3 cm (females larger)
• Typical Purchase Size: 2.5 – 3.8 cm+