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Introduction

Guppies (Poecilia reticulata), are a very common aquarium fish.
They are found in almost any pet store. They are easy to breed and are extremely easy to care for.
Guppies are very peaceful, making a great community fish.
It is easy to see why guppies are so popular in the aquarium hobby.
On this page you will learn about many interesting facts about guppies!

Guppies In The Wild

Guppies in the wild are a very dull colour,compared to the selectively bred ones you see in a pet store.
Guppies are originally from the Carribean Islands, and Northern South America.
In the wild, guppies are found in in streams, swamps, and small lakes.
Oddly enough, guppies that originate from algae filled murky water seem to have better
colours than populations from clear water.

Wild Guppy Behaviour

Wild guppies school together for safety. Guppies are very peaceful fish. The males have bold, flashy colours to help attract females to breed.
An interesting feature to female guppies to help their survival is sperm storage. Females can store sperm for
months so if there are no males around, they can produce fry. -