Guppy Female

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Female Guppies are a staple in the aquarium hobby, known for their peaceful nature and important role in breeding. While less vibrantly colored than their male counterparts, female guppies are slightly larger and are key to maintaining a healthy and active guppy community. These resilient fish are easy to care for and make an excellent addition to both beginner and experienced aquarists' tanks.

Fish Profile:

• Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
• Common Name: Female Guppy
• Origin: South America (native to Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana)
• Size: 1.5-2 inches (4-5 cm)
• Lifespan: 2-3 years
• Temperature Range: 72-82°F (22-28°C)
• pH Range: 6.8-7.8
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (5-20 dGH)
• Diet: Omnivore (accepts flake food, live, and frozen food)
• Care Level: Easy
• Behavior: Peaceful and social
• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons, preferably in groups of 3 or more

Care Tips:

• Tank Setup: Female guppies are social fish that prefer to be kept in groups. A well-planted tank with plenty of open swimming areas will make them feel at home. Plants like Java Fern, Anubias, or Hornwort can provide shelter.
• Water Parameters: These fish are adaptable but thrive in clean, well-filtered water with stable temperature and pH.
• Feeding: Offer a varied diet of high-quality flakes, as well as occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp to keep them healthy and colorful.
• Breeding: Female guppies are livebearers, giving birth to live fry. To control breeding, keep only female guppies or maintain a male-to-female ratio of 1:2 to prevent overbreeding and stress.

Why Buy Female Guppies?

• Essential for Breeding: If you’re looking to breed guppies, females are essential. They can give birth to fry every 4-6 weeks, making them prolific breeders.
• Larger and Sturdier: Female guppies are generally larger and sturdier than males, contributing to the overall health and stability of your guppy community.
• Peaceful Community Fish: Female guppies have a calm temperament and get along well with other peaceful fish species.
• Low Maintenance: Like their male counterparts, female guppies are hardy and easy to care for, making them perfect for beginners.