Guppy

Poecilia (Lebistes) reticulata
Guppy
Habitat:
South America, Trinidad, Barbados
Length:
30 mm (1.2 in.)
Diet:
Prepared foods
Sex difference:
All male livebearers have a pointed anal fin called a gonopodium. Females have a rounded anal fin.
Compatibility:
Peaceful
Breeding:
Livebearer
Tank conditions:
pH 7.0; Hardness 8; Temp 75ºF; Size 10 gal
Comments
The guppy has been bred into countless varieties of color and form. There are even clubs dedicated to this pursuit. Undemanding, easily bred, low cost (except for some of the fancier breeds), has led this fish to be the number one beginner fish.