guppy is a common tropical fish, the scientific name is peacock flower fish, also known as anchovy. It is widely distributed, native to many parts of South America, such as Brazil, the West Indies and so on. Because of its mild temperament and beautiful appearance, it is very suitable for raising ornamental fish. The body and color of male and female fish are quite different, male fish is relatively thin and small, the color is very gorgeous, female fish is larger, the color is not so gorgeous.
Guppy belongs to tropical fish, suitable for living in waters with water temperature of 23-24 ℃, but it can also tolerate the low temperature environment of 16 ℃, and can still develop in dirty water quality. It likes slightly alkaline water quality and can live in neutral water quality.
The guppy is a very mild fish. It can be mixed with many small and medium-sized tropical fish. It is also quite lively. Although the life span is relatively short, it has a strong ability to adapt to the environment and is relatively easy to reproduce. It inhabits warm springs and is found in weedy ditches or canals. It usually feeds on zooplankton, insects and debris, and mostly on insects.
Guppies usually inhabit warm springs and are also found in weedy ditches and canals. Its origin is South America, but it has been introduced into Asia, Oceania, Europe and other places, and it is a very good ornamental fish. And after years of artificial cultivation, there are many strains, such as dress, snake king, Milky Way and so on.
