Guppy - Female

Guppy - Female - The Hardy, Classic Community Favourite

This classic Female Guppy represents the robust, dependable side of one of the aquarium hobby's most popular species, offering steady colouration and confident movement across a larger, hardier frame than the males.

Female guppies are exceptionally easy to keep and adapt readily to most community set-ups, making this classic form a great choice for beginners building a peaceful, low-maintenance aquarium.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: Approximately 3–3.5 cm
• Adult Size: 4–6 cm (females run larger and more robust than males)
• Tank Size: 40 L minimum
• Temperament: Peaceful community fish
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.8–7.8
• Difficulty: Easy

Ideal Habitat and Care

A well-planted 40 L or larger community aquarium with some open swimming space suits this peaceful, active livebearer well.

• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.8–7.8
• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate flow; avoid strong currents that can tire heavily-finned guppies
• Maintenance: Weekly partial water changes with stable, cycled parameters

Diet

A varied omnivorous diet keeps guppies bright, active and in top breeding condition.

• High-quality flake or micro pellet as a staple
• Frozen daphnia and bloodworm for variety and colour
• Live baby brine shrimp as an occasional treat

Compatibility

This peaceful livebearer fits easily into most community set-ups but does best alongside similarly gentle species.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Small tetras
• Rasboras
• Corydoras catfish
• Peaceful nano fish and shrimp

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.