🐟 Guppy Fish
Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
Size: Usually 3–6 cm
Lifespan: About 1.5–2 years; can be longer with good care
Water: Freshwater
Temperature: About 24–28°C
pH: About 6.8–8.0
Diet: Guppy flakes/pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp, and other small live/frozen foods
Temperament: Peaceful, active, and can be kept in groups
Reproduction: Gives live birth instead of laying eggs.
Gestational Period: Usually about 3–4 weeks
Offspring per Brood: About 10–50+ depending on the environment and female's age.
Male-Female: Males are generally smaller and more colorful; females are relatively larger and less colorful.
💰 If You Want to Breed and Sell
The biggest advantage of guppies is their fast reproduction rate. However, it is best to separate the fry from the adult fish, as adult guppies may eat their own young.