pH requirements for guppys

**troyz** · 29th Mar 2007, 20:47

hi Guys... I wanted to start a tank full of guppys only...do guppys need low ph or high ph...thanks

**hwchoy** · 29th Mar 2007, 23:21

give them regular tap water will be fine.

**Shadow** · 29th Mar 2007, 23:46

guppies are hardy and they will breed like no body bussiness

**DazzleDiscus** · 30th Mar 2007, 08:17

I have found out that their hardiness depends on the variety of the guppies. My experiences have suggested that the fancier strains are not usually as hardy as wild strains and do well with an addition of salt to the water. They like moderately hard water; seem to do better with 7+ pH.
If you want them to thrive, the females will need good plant covering as the males will harass them. Also gives the fry a better chance of survival.