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Aquarium Fish Female guppies are much larger than males, and they have dull colored bodies with brighter colors enhancing the tail. Male guppies are brilliantly colored, and the pattern and color possibilities are endless. “Guppies.com” says a guppie’s beautiful hues develop from very tiny spots of color known as melanophores. The amount and location of the melanophores determines the varying patterns and colors of the guppy. In addition to color and size differences, Ornamental Fish “Guppy Care” says male guppies can be identified by longer tails and tail fins.

The International Fancy aquarium fish Guppy Association website article entitled “IFGA Guppy Tips” gives specific aquarium and water requirements for guppies. These recommendations are listed as follow. It suggests the use of a ten gallon aquarium or larger for guppies two months of age or older. For baby guppies, a five and one half gallon tank is sufficient. It is a good idea to have more than one tank so male and female guppies can be kept separate. Doing so will prevent poorer quality ornamental fish male guppies from breeding and reproducing, and separation will prevent unwanted babies.

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