Species · Poecilia reticulata

Guppy: tank size, water and tank mates

Fancy strains are long-finned targets for nippers; prolific breeder. Hybridises with Endler's livebearer.

Adult size6 cm (2.4 in)
Minimum tank10 US gal
Temperature18–28 °C (64–82 °F)
pH7–8
Temperamentpeaceful
Keep in groups of3+
Swimstop
Shrimp & snailsCaution

Long fins: avoid known fin nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras.

Check a tank with Guppy

Good tank mates for Guppy

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African dwarf frog · Agassiz's dwarf cichlid · Banjo catfish · Betta (male) · Black neon tetra · Black phantom tetra · Black ruby barb · Bleeding heart tetra · Boeseman's rainbowfish · Bristlenose pleco · Bronze corydoras · Bumblebee goby · Celestial pearl danio · Checkerboard barb · Cherry barb · Chili rasbora · Clown killifish · Clown pleco · Colombian tetra · Congo tetra · Dwarf gourami · Dwarf neon rainbowfish · Dwarf pencilfish · Ember tetra

Avoid with Guppy

Black ghost knifefish (predation) · Convict cichlid (aggression) · Demasoni cichlid (aggression) · Jack Dempsey (predation) · Jewel cichlid (aggression) · Oscar (predation) · Paradise fish (aggression) · Pea puffer (aggression) · Senegal bichir (predation)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: high. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.