{"id":64241,"date":"2022-04-16T11:01:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T11:01:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:01:21","slug":"how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/","title":{"rendered":"How many guppies should be kept together?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#How_many_guppies_should_be_kept_together\" title=\"How many guppies should be kept together?\">How many guppies should be kept together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#How_do_I_identify_my_guppies\" title=\"How do I identify my guppies?\">How do I identify my guppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Do_guppies_need_to_be_kept_together\" title=\"Do guppies need to be kept together?\">Do guppies need to be kept together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_you_keep_only_3_guppies\" title=\"Can you keep only 3 guppies?\">Can you keep only 3 guppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_3_male_guppies_live_together\" title=\"Can 3 male guppies live together?\">Can 3 male guppies live together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Is_it_OK_to_have_all_male_guppies\" title=\"Is it OK to have all male guppies?\">Is it OK to have all male guppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#How_do_I_know_what_kind_of_Guppy_I_have\" title=\"How do I know what kind of Guppy I have?\">How do I know what kind of Guppy I have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#How_can_you_tell_between_male_and_female_guppies\" title=\"How can you tell between male and female guppies?\">How can you tell between male and female guppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_I_keep_just_one_guppy\" title=\"Can I keep just one guppy?\">Can I keep just one guppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_I_keep_just_2_guppies\" title=\"Can I keep just 2 guppies?\">Can I keep just 2 guppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Do_guppy_fish_get_lonely\" title=\"Do guppy fish get lonely?\">Do guppy fish get lonely?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#How_many_guppies_should_you_keep_together\" title=\"How many guppies should you keep together?\">How many guppies should you keep together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_I_keep_just_3_guppies\" title=\"Can I keep just 3 guppies?\">Can I keep just 3 guppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_I_keep_3_female_guppies_together\" title=\"Can I keep 3 female guppies together?\">Can I keep 3 female guppies together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_I_have_just_2_guppies\" title=\"Can I have just 2 guppies?\">Can I have just 2 guppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_guppies_live_alone\" title=\"Can guppies live alone?\">Can guppies live alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_I_keep_3_male_guppies_together\" title=\"Can I keep 3 male guppies together?\">Can I keep 3 male guppies together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Can_multiple_male_guppies_live_together\" title=\"Can multiple male guppies live together?\">Can multiple male guppies live together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-guppies-should-be-kept-together\/#Will_male_guppies_fight\" title=\"Will male guppies fight?\">Will male guppies fight?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_guppies_should_be_kept_together\"><\/span>How many guppies should be kept together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guppies should be kept in trios  <b>2 females to each male. Yeah, this is so important we&#8217;re sayin&#8217; it twice. Not only does this better the chances of reproduction, but female guppies are also less likely to become territorial than males- so you&#8217;re more likely to keep a peaceful aquarium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_identify_my_guppies\"><\/span>How do I identify my guppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Generally, you should keep guppies in groups. And ideally, you should keep at least a trio of guppies in at least a 5-gallon fish tank. You can keep more than a trio of guppies but then you will also need to increase the tank size of your fish tank according to the number of fish you are going to keep in the tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guppies_need_to_be_kept_together\"><\/span>Do guppies need to be kept together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A male guppy will have an anal fin that is long and narrow, with a slightly pointed end. He will use his anal fin to deliver sperm into the female. In contrast, a female guppy will have a shorter anal fin that appears triangular in shape. Her gravid spot will be located right above her anal fin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_only_3_guppies\"><\/span>Can you keep only 3 guppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, you should keep guppies in groups. And ideally, <b>you should keep at least a trio of guppies in at least a 5-gallon fish tank. You can keep more than a trio of guppies but then you will also need to increase the tank size of your fish tank according to the number of fish you are going to keep in the tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_3_male_guppies_live_together\"><\/span>Can 3 male guppies live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keeping more male guppies in a tank will help to spread out the aggression. So all the guppies will not target only one guppy. If you keep fewer male guppies, say three guppies in a 10-gallon tank then the two male guppies can always target one guppy and constantly chase and bully it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_have_all_male_guppies\"><\/span>Is it OK to have all male guppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, you can have two male guppies together. Male guppies have no problem cohabiting. With that said, male guppies can sometimes exhibit aggression towards other males. For example, they may chase each other to assert dominance or fight over a female.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_what_kind_of_Guppy_I_have\"><\/span>How do I know what kind of Guppy I have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Female guppies are a lot less colorful than males. For starters, <b>females are larger, their fins are larger and have a rounded shape. Fins often display brighter colors and their bodies are pale. Females also have a gravid spot above their anal fin, which darkens and grows if the female becomes pregnant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_between_male_and_female_guppies\"><\/span>How can you tell between male and female guppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A male guppy will have an anal fin that is long and narrow, with a slightly pointed end. He will use his anal fin to deliver sperm into the female. In contrast, a female guppy will have a shorter anal fin that appears triangular in shape. Her gravid spot will be located right above her anal fin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_just_one_guppy\"><\/span>Can I keep just one guppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might also wonder if guppies can dwell alone in a community tank or not. Well, the answer is yes! <b>Your lonely guppy will feel better if you keep it in a community tank with other fishes similar to its kind. Keeping a lone guppy with other peaceful community species is a compromise; your lone guppy will be happier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_just_2_guppies\"><\/span>Can I keep just 2 guppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can keep only male guppies in a tank. However, when you keep only male guppies in a tank, you will see a lot of aggression and bullying among them. To spread out the aggression, it is recommended to keep at least 6 male guppies in a male-only guppy tank. Keeping a male-only guppy tank is totally possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_guppy_fish_get_lonely\"><\/span>Do guppy fish get lonely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guppies aren&#8217;t technically schooling fish, but they love to live in a social group. So, although <b>guppies can live alone in a tank, it&#8217;s not necessarily good for them. There&#8217;s no tangible impact right at the start, but the stress of living alone and mating frustration can grow over time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_guppies_should_you_keep_together\"><\/span>How many guppies should you keep together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guppies should be kept in trios  <b>2 females to each male. Yeah, this is so important we&#8217;re sayin&#8217; it twice. Not only does this better the chances of reproduction, but female guppies are also less likely to become territorial than males- so you&#8217;re more likely to keep a peaceful aquarium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_just_3_guppies\"><\/span>Can I keep just 3 guppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can keep only male guppies in a tank. However, when you keep only male guppies in a tank, you will see a lot of aggression and bullying among them. To spread out the aggression, it is recommended to keep at least 6 male guppies in a male-only guppy tank. Keeping a male-only guppy tank is totally possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_3_female_guppies_together\"><\/span>Can I keep 3 female guppies together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is no upper limit to how many guppies you can keep, so long as you provide enough water volume. When it comes to gender numbers, the ideal ratio is 1\/3, as I&#8217;ve mentioned. That means 3 females for every male in the tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_just_2_guppies\"><\/span>Can I have just 2 guppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might also wonder if guppies can dwell alone in a community tank or not. Well, the answer is yes! <b>Your lonely guppy will feel better if you keep it in a community tank with other fishes similar to its kind. Keeping a lone guppy with other peaceful community species is a compromise; your lone guppy will be happier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_guppies_live_alone\"><\/span>Can guppies live alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want what&#8217;s best for your guppy fish and want it to have a healthy life, <b>don&#8217;t keep it alone. Guppies are social fish that like to be kept together with other fish  whether from their own breed or not  and won&#8217;t do as well if they&#8217;re kept by themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_keep_3_male_guppies_together\"><\/span>Can I keep 3 male guppies together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, you can have two male guppies together. Male guppies have no problem cohabiting. With that said, male guppies can sometimes exhibit aggression towards other males. For example, they may chase each other to assert dominance or fight over a female.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_multiple_male_guppies_live_together\"><\/span>Can multiple male guppies live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyway, to cut a long story short, <b>yes, male guppies fight, and yes, if their fins are repeatedly damaged then problems like finrot can occur. They may calm down once a pecking order is established, but don&#8217;t bank on it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_male_guppies_fight\"><\/span>Will male guppies fight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One thing you can do is <b>keep guppies in larger groups. When you keep guppies in large groups, the aggression will be spread more evenly, so no one fish will end up being bullied or becoming a bully. Just make sure if you&#8217;re keeping them in large groups that the tank is also big enough for them as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How many guppies should be kept together?How do I identify my guppies?Do guppies need to be kept together?Can you keep only 3 guppies?Can 3 male guppies live together?Is it OK to have all male guppies?How do I know what kind of Guppy I have?How can you tell between male and female guppies?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64241"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64241"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64241\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64241"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64241"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}