Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
Poeciliidae
Easy
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
22-28 °C
pH
7-8
Size
5 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Min tank30 L
Price$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Guppies are peaceful fish that thrive in temperatures between 22-28°C and pH 7.0-8.0. A minimum tank size of 30L is recommended.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (3)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Endlers guppy Poecilia wingei Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Green swordtail Xiphophorus hellerii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Sailfin molly Poecilia latipinna Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
2 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molly Poecilia sphenops Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Southern platyfish Xiphophorus maculatus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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