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Live Bearers Fish for sale

The Guppy, also known as Millionfish or Rainbow Fish, originates from northeast South America including Trinidad, Barbados, Guyana, Venezuela, and Brazil. These small fish measure 3-6 cm, with males showcasing vibrant colours and extravagant tail fins, while females are larger and more subdued. Guppies are peaceful and social but males may chase females persistently. They are ideal for beginners and suit community tanks, thriving in well-planted tanks of at least 20 litres. Maintaining a tank temperature between 22-28°C with a pH of 7.0-8.0 is essential in the UK due to cooler ambient temperatures. Guppies are omnivores, enjoying flakes, micro-pellets, and live foods. Other popular livebearers in the UK include Platies and Swordtails; however, guppies remain the cheapest and easiest to find, commonly under searches like "guppies for sale near me" or "guppy fish price pets at home." Their prolific breeding and adaptability make them a favourite for UK aquarists seeking vibrant, low-maintenance tropical fish with a lively temperament and suitability for beginner to community aquariums.

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Ameca splendens/Butterfly splitfin

Live Bearers

2 yearsAge
£10Price

X2 Adult male Splitfins (Ameca splendens) looking for a new home. Rare live bearing species, interesting to keep and breed. Critically endangered species on IUCN red list. Rehoming due to them being

NewcastleStaffordshire (32.2mi)
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Guppy’s

Live Bearers

13 weeksAge
£2Price

Born 18th Jan Male and female Selection of colours Ready for their forever homes Recently wormed High maintenance of grow out tanks. Water changed everyday. Fed 6 times a day with a varied diet.

ManchesterGreater Manchester (0.1mi)
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Guppy Male different colour

Live Bearers

9 monthsAge
£2Price

Guppies different colour blue and type blue and light blue. And not include fish tank. It’s only fish guppies sell each is £2.00 if you want 5 guppies £7.50 I live in Manchester, Gorton. Please can y

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ManchesterGreater Manchester (0.1mi)
Live Bearers fish Quality Guppies, Platys, Swords, Mollies, Corys - Advert 4
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Quality Guppies, Platys, Swords, Mollies, Corys

Live Bearers

15 weeksAge
£2Price

Home Bred Guppies, Swordtails, Mollies, Platys, Albino Corydoras - Assorted Colours !! !!!! These fish are always available !!!!! Despite date the ad was listed. My partner and I have been bree

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BoltonGreater Manchester (10.2mi)
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Guppy fry - assorted colours

Live Bearers

9 weeksAge
£1Price

Hi there, I have approximately 70 guppy fry right now in varying ages from 1 day to 4 weeks old The pictures are mainly of the adults (not for sale) - the fry are from all of them but hopefully giv

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HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (21.9mi)

FAQs

What are livebearers in the aquarium context?

Livebearers are fish that retain their eggs inside their bodies until the young are fully developed and then give birth to live, free-swimming offspring rather than laying eggs. This reproductive method is common among popular aquarium species such as guppies, mollies, platies, Endler's livebearers, swordtails, and mosquitofish.

How many livebearers should be kept together in an aquarium?

It is advisable to keep several pairs of the same livebearer species together to minimise aggression and promote a healthy social environment. The exact number depends on the tank size and species, but maintaining multiple males and females helps ensure harmonious behaviour.

What are the benefits of keeping livebearers in an aquarium?

Livebearers offer several benefits including having larger and more developed fry at birth which are easier to care for, higher survival rates of the young, and their hardiness and adaptability to a range of water conditions make them suitable for beginners. They also typically do well in community and planted tanks when there is ample cover for the fry to hide.