What is the lifespan of a Guppy?

According to allpets.ai data, Guppy typically lives 2–4 years. Body length: 3.81–5.08 cm.

What health problems are common in Guppy?

According to allpets.ai data, Guppy is predisposed to 5 health conditions including Ich (White Spot Disease), Fin and Tail Rot, Dropsy. 0 of these are hereditary. Regular screening is recommended for early detection.

How do you care for a Guppy?

According to allpets.ai data, Guppy care includes: Exercise: Beginner care level. Grooming: Omnivore. Annual exam focus: Compatible: Cory catfish, neon tetras, danios, gouramis, mollies, platies, rainbowfish, rasboras, swordtails, nerite snails, freshwater shrimp.

What are the breeding considerations for Guppy?

According to allpets.ai data, Guppy has an average litter size of ?–?. Dystocia risk: N/A. CHIC required tests: Easy, livebearers.

What water parameters does Guppy need?

According to allpets.ai data, Guppy requires: Water temperature: 22.2-27.7°C. pH: pH 7-8. Diet: Omnivore.

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Guppy

Species: Fish Origin: South America Size: Nano

Basic Information

Species	Fish
Origin	South America
Size Category	Nano
Category	Fish
Original Purpose	Ornamental

Vital Statistics

Body Length	3.81–5.08 cm
Lifespan	2–4 years
Senior Age Threshold	2 years

Adult Preventive Care

Exercise Needs	Beginner care level
Grooming	Omnivore
Annual Exam Focus	Compatible: Cory catfish, neon tetras, danios, gouramis, mollies, platies, rainbowfish, rasboras, swordtails, nerite snails, freshwater shrimp
Routine Care	Incompatible: Tiger barbs, bala sharks, goldfish, large aggressive fish, fin nippers

Health Predispositions (5 conditions)

Condition	Onset Stage	Risk	Hereditary	Screening
Ich (White Spot Disease)	adult	medium	No	N/A
Fin and Tail Rot	adult	medium	No	N/A
Dropsy	adult	high	No	N/A
Velvet (Oodinium)	adult	high	No	N/A
Columnaris (Mouth Fungus)	adult	high	No	N/A

Breeding & Genetics

CHIC Required Tests	Easy, livebearers
Recommended DNA Tests	Poecilia reticulata

Water Parameters & Husbandry

Water Temperature	22.2-27.7°C
pH Range	pH 7-8
Water Type & Tank	Freshwater, Min tank: 18.9L
Diet	Omnivore
Common Issues	Difficulty: Beginner. Temperament: Peaceful, active, social

Behavioral Ethogram

Locomotion	Active swimming in middle and top portions of tank, schooling behavior, male courtship dances, tail chasing, begging for food
Social	Peaceful, active, social
Stress/Displacement	Color fading, hiding, clamped fins, gasping at surface, hunched-over posture, loss of appetite, lethargy

AI Communication Decoding

AI-Trainable Signals	Fin flapping, color fading, hunched-over posture, gasping at surface, hiding behavior, erratic swimming, clamped fins
Context-Dependent Vocalizations	Color fading, hiding, clamped fins, gasping at surface, hunched-over posture, loss of appetite, lethargy
Interspecies Communication	Water type: Freshwater, pH: 7-8