Guppies

Shop colourful freshwater Guppies online at Aquaholics Online.

Guppies are one of the most popular tropical aquarium fish in the world, known for their bright colours, active behaviour and wide variety of tail shapes and patterns.

They are well suited to many community aquariums and can be a great choice for both new and experienced fishkeepers.

Our range may include assorted male Guppies, female Guppies, fancy Guppies and selected colour varieties depending on availability.

Guppies for Community Aquariums

Guppies are active, social livebearers that generally do well in peaceful freshwater community tanks.

They are best kept with other non-aggressive fish that prefer similar water conditions.

Suitable tank mates can include:

Corydoras
Tetras
Rasboras
Gouramis
Bristlenose Catfish
Other peaceful livebearers

Avoid keeping Guppies with large, aggressive or fin-nipping fish.

Male & Female Guppies

Male Guppies are usually smaller and more colourful, with larger flowing tails and stronger patterning.

Females are generally larger-bodied and less colourful.

If males and females are kept together, breeding is highly likely.

Guppies are livebearers, which means females give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.

Aquarium Size

Guppies are relatively small fish, but they are active swimmers and benefit from adequate space.

A well-filtered aquarium with open swimming areas and some plant cover works well.

When keeping larger groups, always allow enough room for the number of fish and potential fry.

Water Conditions

Guppies generally prefer stable tropical freshwater conditions.

They are often comfortable in moderately hard water and can adapt to a range of conditions when changes are gradual.

As with all aquarium fish, stable water quality is more important than constantly changing pH or hardness to chase exact numbers.

Feeding Guppies

Guppies are omnivorous and benefit from a varied diet.

Suitable foods can include:

Quality tropical flakes
Micro pellets
Guppy-specific foods
Frozen foods
Small live foods
Spirulina or vegetable-based foods

Feed small amounts that can be consumed quickly and avoid overfeeding.

Guppies & Live Plants

Guppies are an excellent choice for planted aquariums.

Live plants can provide shelter, visual structure and hiding places for fry.

Useful plants may include:

Java Moss
Hornwort
Guppy Grass
Anubias
Vallisneria
Floating plants

Dense planting can also help reduce stress by giving fish places to retreat.

Breeding Guppies

Guppies are prolific breeders.

A single female may produce multiple batches of fry after mating, and females can store sperm for future broods.

If you do not want the population to increase quickly, consider keeping only males.

If breeding is your goal, provide dense plants or dedicated fry cover so young fish have a better chance of avoiding predation.

Guppy Tank Mates

Good Guppy tank mates are generally peaceful fish that will not nip their fins.

Possible companions include:

Corydoras
Small Tetras
Rasboras
Peaceful Gouramis
Bristlenose Catfish
Peaceful livebearers

Avoid aggressive Cichlids, large predatory fish and known fin nippers.

Filtration & Water Quality

Reliable filtration and regular water changes are important for Guppies.

Because they can reproduce quickly, aquarium stocking levels can increase faster than expected.

A stable filter and sensible feeding routine help maintain good water quality.

Buy Guppies Online in Australia

Aquaholics Online stocks a changing range of Guppies for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts across Australia.

Availability varies regularly, so individual colours, patterns and sexes may not always be in stock.

Browse the current range above to see which Guppies are available now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Guppies good beginner fish?

Yes. Guppies are generally hardy, active and easy to feed, making them a popular choice for beginners.

How many Guppies should I keep?

Guppies are social fish and are usually better kept in groups. The right number depends on aquarium size, filtration and whether you are keeping males, females or both.