Guppy
Guppy is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 5 gallons (19 L), water at 72-82°F (22-28°C) and a pH of 6.8-7.8.
Also searched as: guppy, guppies, fancy guppy
Quick facts
Hardy and prolific breeders. Separate males and females to control population.
| Minimum tank | 5 gallons (19 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72-82°F (22-28°C) |
| pH | 6.8-7.8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Top |
| Group size | 3 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Bristlenose Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Bladder Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Ghost Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Horned Nerite Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Pond Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Apple Snailmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Cherry Barbmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galJack Dempseymin tank 55 galFlowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 72°F is too narrow.
- Betta Fishmin tank 5 gal
Betta Fish may not be compatible with Guppy.
Guppy pairing checks
One-to-one checks against other popular species, with the reasons for each verdict.
- Amano Shrimp yes
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish no
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cardinal Tetra no
- Cherry Shrimp yes
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach with caution
- Molly Fish yes
- Mystery Snail yes
- Neon Tetra with caution
- Nerite Snail yes
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus yes
- Platy yes
- Plecostomus yes
- Rummy Nose Tetra with caution
- Siamese Algae Eater yes
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