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Types of guppy fish

Why guppies suit Indian tap water

Guppies want hard, mineral rich, slightly alkaline water, which is exactly what comes out of the tap across much of India. That single fact is why they are the most forgiving fish for a first aquarium here, and why keepers who fight to soften their water for other species can keep guppies with no adjustment at all.

Dechlorinate and match the temperature when changing water, and most of the work is done. A cycled tank with a sponge filter and a few plants will hold a colony comfortably.

Very soft water is the one situation where guppies struggle, showing faded colour and weak fry. If your supply is soft, a little crushed coral in the filter raises hardness gently.

Ratios, breeding and what to do with the fry

Keep more females than males, ideally two or three females per male. Males court constantly and a lone female in a group of males is harassed to exhaustion.

Guppies are livebearers and a healthy female produces fry roughly every month, often for several months from a single mating. This happens whether or not you plan for it.

Fry survive best in a planted tank with dense cover, because adults eat them. Decide early whether you want a growing colony or a stable group, and either add floating plants or accept that most fry will not make it.

Tank mates that work

Guppies mix well with platies, mollies, corydoras, small rasboras and peaceful tetras that share their preference for harder water.

Avoid known fin nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, which target the long tails. Male bettas are a risk for the same reason, since a flowing guppy tail can read as a rival.

Also avoid anything large enough to eat them. Adult angelfish and gouramis will treat a small guppy as food regardless of temperament.

Common problems

Clamped fins and a fish hanging near the surface usually point at water quality or a temperature crash rather than infection. Test first and medicate second.

Long tails are vulnerable to fin rot in dirty water. Regular partial changes prevent almost every case.

Guppies from a heavily inbred line can be fragile no matter how good your water is. Buying from stock that looks robust and active is worth more than any specific strain name.

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