Can you have 1 guppy?

It’s absolutely fine to keep one guppy alone, particularly if you own a very small tank which would cause cramped conditions if you were to keep several. When buying a singular guppy, many small tank owners opt for a male to rule out the possibility that the fish may be pregnant and carrying babies already.

How large will guppies grow?

Guppy fish kept under the right conditions and with a good genetic background can reach average sizes of 1.5-2 inches. Some guppies can grow even bigger (3-3.5 inches), but they count as a rarity in home aquariums.

What fish is bigger than a guppy?

Mollies are really very adaptable fish, but to keep them well you really do need to know something about them. A small molly is much bigger than the average guppy, and some of the biggest molly varieties are real giants. They are often described as more suited to brackish water systems than community tanks.

At what age are guppies fully grown?

Adult Guppy At around 6 months, guppies reach their adult stage. Depending on their genetics, and conditions an adult female guppy can reach about 1.5-2 inches (4-6 cm). Their growth will stop or slow down significantly. The fins and tail of male guppies might grow longer over time, depending on their genes.

Will minnows breed with guppies?

Wild minnows can carry disease, so it is not recommended. They can also inter breed with your guppies,resulting in boring,dull colors.

Can a Molly get a guppy pregnant?

Can Mollies and Guppies Mate? Yes, research has shown that mollies and guppies can mate. As they are both peaceful creatures with similar nature. However, the bad side of this is, the young fish don’t usually grow as they should, because some die early.

What’s the difference between minnows and guppies?

Scientifically speaking, guppies and minnows are classified as separate families of fish. Guppies are in the Poeciliidae, or live bearing, family, while minnows are part of the Cyprinidae family. The common term “guppy” also refers to a specific order and class — the Poecilia reticulata, to be exact.

Can you keep white cloud minnows with guppies?

Guppies are popular community fish that can be kept with white cloud mountain minnows.