How to Find Compatible Tank Mates for Guppies

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Research the space requirements of each tank mate to avoid overcrowding.

Research the space requirements of each tank mate to avoid overcrowding.

2

Choose animals that thrive in 75 to 85 °F (24 to 29 °C) water.

Choose animals that thrive in 75 to 85 °F (24 to 29 °C) water.

3

Select a creature that lives in freshwater.

Select a creature that lives in freshwater.

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Pick an animal comfortable with a pH level of 6.8 to 7.8.

Pick an animal comfortable with a pH level of 6.8 to 7.8.

5

Choose smaller tank mates over bigger ones.

Choose smaller tank mates over bigger ones.

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Pick another live-breeding fish, such as platyfish or swordtails.

Pick another live-breeding fish, such as platyfish or swordtails.

7

Opt for some peaceful fish, such as honey gouramis.

Opt for some peaceful fish, such as honey gouramis.

8

Try adding a small school of neon or cardinal tetras.

Try adding a small school of neon or cardinal tetras.

9

Add some bottom-dwellers to balance your tank.

Add some bottom-dwellers to balance your tank.

10

Choose some ghost shrimp for something a little different.

Choose some ghost shrimp for something a little different.

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Go with an African dwarf frog for an amphibian addition.

Go with an African dwarf frog for an amphibian addition.

12

Try adding some apple snails for a low-maintenance pet.

Try adding some apple snails for a low-maintenance pet.

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Avoid larger fish, such as angelfish or cichlids.

Avoid larger fish, such as angelfish or cichlids.

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Make a quarantine tank

Make a quarantine tank

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Acclimate your new tank mates to the quarantine tank.

Acclimate your new tank mates to the quarantine tank.

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Quarantine your tank mates for 2 to 3 weeks.

Quarantine your tank mates for 2 to 3 weeks.

17

Add your new tank mates to the guppies' tank.

Add your new tank mates to the guppies' tank.

18

Watch your tank for 2 to 3 weeks to make sure the tank mates adjust.

Watch your tank for 2 to 3 weeks to make sure the tank mates adjust.

How to Find Compatible Tank Mates for Guppies

Steps

Research the space requirements of each tank mate to avoid overcrowding.

Choose animals that thrive in 75 to 85 °F (24 to 29 °C) water.

Select a creature that lives in freshwater.

Pick an animal comfortable with a pH level of 6.8 to 7.8.

Choose smaller tank mates over bigger ones.

Pick another live-breeding fish, such as platyfish or swordtails.

Opt for some peaceful fish, such as honey gouramis.

Try adding a small school of neon or cardinal tetras.

Add some bottom-dwellers to balance your tank.

Choose some ghost shrimp for something a little different.

Go with an African dwarf frog for an amphibian addition.

Try adding some apple snails for a low-maintenance pet.

Avoid larger fish, such as angelfish or cichlids.

Make a quarantine tank

Acclimate your new tank mates to the quarantine tank.

Quarantine your tank mates for 2 to 3 weeks.

Add your new tank mates to the guppies' tank.

Watch your tank for 2 to 3 weeks to make sure the tank mates adjust.

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How to Find Compatible Tank Mates for Guppies

Steps

Research the space requirements of each tank mate to avoid overcrowding.

Choose animals that thrive in 75 to 85 °F (24 to 29 °C) water.

Select a creature that lives in freshwater.

Pick an animal comfortable with a pH level of 6.8 to 7.8.

Choose smaller tank mates over bigger ones.

Pick another live-breeding fish, such as platyfish or swordtails.

Opt for some peaceful fish, such as honey gouramis.

Try adding a small school of neon or cardinal tetras.

Add some bottom-dwellers to balance your tank.

Choose some ghost shrimp for something a little different.

Go with an African dwarf frog for an amphibian addition.

Try adding some apple snails for a low-maintenance pet.

Avoid larger fish, such as angelfish or cichlids.

Make a quarantine tank

Acclimate your new tank mates to the quarantine tank.

Quarantine your tank mates for 2 to 3 weeks.

Add your new tank mates to the guppies' tank.

Watch your tank for 2 to 3 weeks to make sure the tank mates adjust.

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