{"product_id":"female-assorted-guppy","title":"Assorted Female Guppy - Poecilia reticulata","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Female Guppies | Hardy, Peaceful, and Perfect for Any Community Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Female Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is one of the most versatile and beginner-friendly freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby — and one of the most underrated. While male guppies often steal the spotlight with their vivid colours, females are larger, more robust, and bring a calm, graceful presence to the tank. Our assorted females come in a variety of colours and body patterns, making each purchase a surprise and adding natural variety to any community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFemale guppies are an excellent choice for aquarists who want all the charm of guppies without the rapid population growth that comes with keeping mixed-sex groups. They are peaceful, active, and endlessly entertaining to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale Guppy Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScientific name: Poecilia reticulata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAdult size: up to 2.4 inches (6 cm) — females are notably larger than males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMinimum tank size: 10 gallons, with more space recommended for groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTemperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003epH: 7.0–8.5 — guppies prefer moderately hard, slightly alkaline water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBest kept in groups of 3 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLifespan: 2–3 years with good care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale Guppy Tank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGuppies are adaptable and do well in a wide range of setups, but thrive in well-planted aquariums with gentle filtration and low to moderate water flow. Dense planting and floating plants provide cover and help females feel secure. A heater is essential to maintain stable tropical temperatures, and regular water changes are important to keep water quality high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Your Female Guppies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOmnivores and enthusiastic eaters. A high-quality micro flake or small pellet food makes an excellent staple diet, supplemented regularly with frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworm to keep them in top condition and enhance their colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale Guppy Tank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMale guppies — if you wish to breed, keep 2–3 females per male to reduce stress on females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOther peaceful livebearers such as platies, mollies, and endlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSmall tetras, rasboras, and danios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCorydoras, small loaches, and peaceful bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShrimp and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvoid fin-nipping species such as tiger barbs, and large or aggressive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Breeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIf you are keeping females that were previously housed with males, please be aware that female guppies can store sperm for several months and may give birth to fry even without a male present in your tank. 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