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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

Fish (13)

Plants (7)

Invertebrates (8)

  • Cherry Shrimp× 8

Equipment

  • Internal filter

    ≥ 300 L/h

    ≈ $35

  • Heater

    75 W

    ≈ $22

  • Thermometer

    ≈ $5

  • Basic 6500K LED light

    ≈ $35

  • Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)

    ≈ $25

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.