11 Most Suitable Tank Mates of Guppy

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Which Fish are Compatible with Guppies

The size of tank mate should not be more than 3-4 inches

Fish who can tolerate 23°-28°C temperature range are good tank mates of guppies

Tank mates should be peaceful & schooling type

Tank mates should not be fin nippers

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Which Type of Fish should avoid with Guppies

Aggressive fish like barbs are not recommended here

Angelfish & cichlids are not recommended to keep with guppies.

Larger fish than neon tetra are strictly prohibited except bristlenose

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01. Neon Tetra

Guides

They are the most common schooling peaceful tank mates of guppies. Their body-color makes the tank more colorful.

Keeping them in a group works best. But make sure not to add too many tetras

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02. Harleyquinn Rasbora

Guides

This orangish big-chested fish are peaceful & compatible with fancy guppies.

They are schooling fish & easy to take care of

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03. Platies

Guides

Platies are one of the most suitable mates of guppies. Like guppies, they breed a lot of fries.

They are easy to take care of & classified as a starter fish for a community tank.

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04. Zebra Danios

Guides

These Slender-bodied fish need low care. They are hyperactive. So try to keep more swim area in fish tanks.

They are compatible with guppies & keep at least 10 nos of danios together

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05. Otocinclus catfish

Guides

They are a great algae eater & compatible with fancy guppies.

They are extremely peaceful & playful both.

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06. Swordtail

Guides

Swordtails are live-bearing fish & they breed efficiently.

They are omnivores like guppies. Flake foods, daphnia, brine shrimp & mosquito larvae are suitable for them.

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07. Mollies

Guides

They are directional schooling fish & very similar & compatible with guppies.

They are bigger than guppies & wander around the water surface.

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08. Kuhli Loach

Guides

They aren't directional schooling fish but they are extremely social & compatible with guppies.

They are extremely shy & bottom feeders.

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09. Nerite Snail

Guides

They are extremely peaceful & don't harm any of their tank mates.

Having a planted tank is the must to keep nerite snails with fancy guppies.

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10. Cherry Shrimp

Guides

They are a great tank mate of guppies & they forage the decaying matter, algae, etc.

They occasionally squabble over food but don't harm each other.

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11. Honey Gourami

Guides

Honey gouramis need proper care level & not suitable for very beginners. However, they are the suitable tank mates of guppies.

Lots of hiding space & plants are must to keep them with guppies.

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