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Guppies
By Clint Norwood
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Origin: Central and South America, Trinidad
Temp: 68 - 82°F (20 - 28°C)
pH: 6.8 to 7.8 dH: Medium to Hard
Temperament: Very friendly and nonagressive, but they do have a taste for their own fry at times.
Adult Size: Up to 2 1/2 in (6 cm) Males are smaller.
Minimum Tank Size: 1 Gallon
Feeding: Easy to feed, accepts almost all aquarium foods, likes vegatable matter.
Breeding: Easy to breed livebearer
Comments: One of the most popular aquarium fishes of all times. A good beginners fish. Easy to keep and spawn. Guppies come in many varieties and grades of quality from feeder fish to $100.00 (or more) a pair show fish. A lot of Guppy ills can be cured with the addition of 2 teaspoons of salt per gallon of water. Guppies do best in a tank of their own.
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