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Guppy paradise (60 L)

The most forgiving family setup: colorful livebearers + bottom cleaners.

Guppy paradise (60 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (60 L)

Classic family community: livebearing guppies breed on their own — kids will see fry within 4–6 weeks.

Corydoras keep the bottom clean, shrimp polish off leftovers. Moderately hard water, no special demands.

Dimensions
60×30×35 cm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
7–8
gH
8–20 °dGH
Setup time
3 wks
Budget
≈ $180
Total fish
13
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Fish (13)

Plants (7)

Invertebrates (8)

  • Cherry Shrimp× 8

Setup Checklist

Essential gear and water prep needed before adding fish

0 of 8 ready
  • Internal filterEssential

    ≥ 300 L/h

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    ≈ $35
  • HeaterEssential

    75 W

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    ≈ $22
  • ThermometerCare
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    ≈ $5
  • Basic 6500K LED lightBase
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    ≈ $35
  • Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)Base
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    ≈ $25
  • Water conditioner (dechlorinator)Essential

    Seachem Prime or Tetra AquaSafe — instantly detoxifies chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals

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    ≈ $12
  • Liquid drop test kit (pH, NH₃/NH₄, NO₂, NO₃)Recommended

    API Freshwater Master Test Kit or liquid drop tests to monitor nitrogen cycle

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    ≈ $25
  • Fish net & gravel vacuum siphonCare

    Soft fish net matched to fish size + gravel vacuum siphon for weekly 20–30% water changes

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    ≈ $15

Decor

  • Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 1
  • Natural rock (Seiryu / Dragon Stone)× 3

Tips & gotchas

  • Stock 1 male per 2–3 females — otherwise males harass females to exhaustion.
  • Fry appear within 4–6 weeks — be ready to thin the herd.
  • Don't overfeed: twice daily, 2-minute portions.
  • Water change — 25 % weekly.