Guppy
Poecilia Reticulata
The guppy is a tropical livebearing fish widely kept in aquariums because of its hardiness, bright colours, and prolific breeding. It shows strong sexual dimorphism: males are usually smaller and more colourful, while females are larger and plainer. It is an active, social species well suited to peaceful community aquariums when kept in clean, stable water with moderate to high mineral content.
¿Por qué este nivel de dificultad?
Es una especie fácil porque se adapta bien, acepta muchos alimentos, se reproduce con facilidad y tolera un rango relativamente amplio de parámetros. Aun así, requiere agua estable, buena mineralización y control de población, ya que su reproducción constante puede saturar el acuario rápidamente.
Water Parameters
Behavior & Personality
Very active and social fish. Males frequently chase females, so a ratio of 1 male to 2–3 females is recommended if breeding groups are kept. They are usually peaceful in community tanks, but their flowing fins can attract fin nippers.
Care & Maintenance
<p>·Keep in groups, ideally with more females than males if both sexes are housed together.<br>·Prefers stable, filtered water with slow to moderate flow.<br>·Does best in neutral to alkaline, mineral-rich water; very soft water is usually not ideal long term.<br>·A planted aquarium with open swimming space and fry cover works very well.<br>·Monitor ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, and perform regular water changes.</p>
Special Requirements
- • Agua estable y madura
- • Dureza media-alta
- • Filtro biológico eficiente
- • Cambios de agua regulares
- • Plantas o refugios para crías
- • Control de sobrepoblación si se mantienen ambos sexos
Common Diseases
- • Control de sobrepoblación si se mantienen ambos sexos
- • Podredumbre de aletas
- • Infecciones bacterianas
- • Parásitos externos
- • Hidropesía
- • Problemas de vejiga natatoria
- • Hongos cutáneos u orales
Feeding
<p>Guppies are omnivores. In the wild they feed on zooplankton, small insects, and detritus; in aquaria they readily accept flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and freeze-dried foods. A varied diet with both plant and protein content is recommended. Feed <strong>1–3 times daily</strong> in small portions consumed within 1–2 minutes. </p>
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Breeding
<p>Guppies are livebearers and breed very readily. Males fertilise females internally using the gonopodium. Females can store sperm and produce multiple broods without remating. Gestation usually lasts around <strong>4–6 weeks</strong>, and each brood often contains about <strong>20–40 fry</strong>, although this varies. Adults provide no parental care and may eat the fry. </p>
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🎯 Curiosidades
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