Description
Guppies, Poecilia reticulata, also known as Millions Fish, are an all-time favorite of both beginning and experienced fish keepers. Their coloration is as individual as a fingerprint, making each specimen a unique work of art. Fancy varieties are exquisitely colored and sometimes have all the colors of the rainbow. Every Fancy Guppy is a masterpiece, and no two fish are exactly alike!
The Fancy Guppy has been one of the most beloved fish species of the past century. Dedicated breeders have managed, in just a few decades, to take the wild guppy, a mostly gray fish with a few splotches of color, and breed it into strains displaying the most intense and vibrant coloration imaginable. The Guppy packs a load of color for such a small fish! Even the females, who were comparatively drab until recently, are being bred to show stunning tail coloration.
The appeal of the guppy is not only restricted to its gorgeous appearance. The personality of this fish has charmed generations of aquarists. The guppy is neither shy nor aggressive, and its personality is characterized by a wonderful balance of activity and confidence.
Something to be wary of with this species is stock quality. Mass produced stock of low quality is likely to be disease-ridden. These fish are, unfortunately, rather prone to fungal infections, which can easily damage the tissue of the Guppy’s large tail. Another problem related to the stock quality is that some of the fanciest true-breeding strains of guppies will be highly inbred. This leads to genetic weaknesses that can also decrease hardiness and resistance.
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