Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Guppy's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Guppy.
What Guppy costs in South Africa
26 price points from 13 shops over 90 days
R5
cheapest of 10 shops today
↤ R30med R40R125
Great price−87%Holding steady over the last 90 days
SA median R40 across 13 shops over the last 90 days.
11 shops
F
FORTS AQUATICS
Queensburgh
R5
In stock
4
4M Fish
South Africa
R7
In stock
S
Sacred Aquatics
South Africa
R28
In stock
H
Heldereef
South Africa
R30
In stock
C
Coastal Pets
South Africa
R35
In stock
R
RSB Aquatics
South Africa
R40
In stock
S
Silverstream Aquatics
South Africa
R40
In stock
P
Premium Aquatics
Edenvale
R45
In stock
A
Aqua Empire
South Africa
R45
In stock
A
Aquatic Pets SA
South Africa
R59
In stock
M
MC Merwe
South Africa
R45
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Guppies are one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish, prized for the vibrant colors and elaborate tail fins of the males. They are prolific breeders and very easy to care for, making them perfect for beginners. A group of assorted guppies creates a constant flurry of color and activity.
Key traits
peaceful
shoaling
community
nano
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Guppy healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.8–7.8 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Guppy is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Guppy is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Guppy vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R7–1250 · Average: R100
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Guppy, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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In a 1000L+ tank
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- Often kept together
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- Often kept together
Red-bellied Pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
In a 1500L+ tank
- Often kept together
Orange Sakura Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. 'Orange Sakura'
- Often kept together
Black Phantom Tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus