Guppies (Poecilia reticulata) are popular in freshwater aquariums worldwide, being members of the Poeciliidae family and live-bearing. Originating in northeast South America, they have been introduced around the globe. These Young Adult Males are a riot of color! Take a pack home for iridescent, fluttery action, with none of the nipping behaviors, nor baby fry of a Trio pack. All male and fully colored, each fraternity will be unique, no two males the same! Sorry, cannot guarantee specific colors or breeds. Photos are representative of quality and varieties in parents and siblings. Remember, if your temperatures are below 40 Degrees Fahrenheit, you must purchase a Heat Pack for the Live Arrival Guarantee to apply! One needed per order; find it here: LIVE ANIMAL HEAT PACK Cassandra's Notes: I personally feed these everything from the OmegaOne flake and pellet line, to both frozen and live fish foods, to blanched veggies. Guppies are generally not picky eaters and will accept a wide range of meaty, quality food. Guppies are easy to please. They live in a wide range of freshwater tanks and would prefer community, planted tanks. Guppies should not be kept with nippy fish that might pick on their long, flowing tails. They can also be kept with peaceful invertebrates such as shrimp and snails, however there should be plenty of hiding spaces for any baby shrimp you wish to keep. Recommended Water Parameters: 65-80 degrees F. 10+ Gallon tank size 5.5- 8.0 PH 10-30 dKH I ship insulated with medicated water, and Purigen, by tracked and insured USPS Priority only, and use cool packs when needed. Be sure to grab a heat pack if the temperatures in your area are below 40 degrees! Please arrange to pull these little guys right indoors once they arrive to your mailbox. USPS also has a free mail hold service on their website. Please utilize this service if no one can be home. New to keeping fish or shrimp? Proper drip acclimation helps reduce stress and gives your new aquatic pets the best start in their new home. Read our blog, How to Drip Acclimate Shrimp and Fish, for a simple step-by-step guide before adding them to your aquarium. While in quarantine before being sold, we treat all our live fish with the ‘Med Trio’; Maracyn for bacterial infections, Paracleanse for internal and external parasites, and Ich-X for fungal infections.
