Wild Type Guppy tank mates
Poecilia reticulata
5 rated pairings from the Wild Type Guppy care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Wild Type Guppy needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Endler Guppy
Poecilia wingei × Poecilia reticulata
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Nearly identical care requirements and peaceful temperament; can interbreed with wild types
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, water parameters, and peaceful nature make them ideal community companions
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful cleanup crew that won't bother guppies and helps control algae
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eaters that occupy different water zones; large enough to avoid predation
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae eaters that thrive in similar warm, planted environments
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.