The Red Lyretail Guppy has become a world wide favourite due to its hardness and its availability, they also give birth to live youth and breed very often. They are great for community setups, for beginners or people entering the fish hobby. Guppies are also one of the most colourful species available to the fish hobby.

 

Common Name Guppy, Millions Fish
Scientific Name Poecilia Reticulata
Size 6cm
Origin South America
Tank Setup Community Setup
Temperature 20 – 27 degrees
Feeding Not really picky but flakes are great for them.
Gender The males have a Gonopodium out for display, also they have a lot more colour the the females. The females tend to be dull and a little bit larger then the males.