guppies capacity?

Question

how many guppies can be held in a 10 gallon tank?

Answer 1

you can have 20 guppies in a 10 gallon tank. Fish are not measured with their tails for tank capasity. the one inch rule is a bunch of crap. I currently have 55 + little ones in my 30 gallon and they have been in there for more than a year healthy and happy. Guppies are not the same waste producers as the larger fish. 3-4 guppies can live fine in a gallon of water. that is to say you don't want to push the limits. Up to 20 will be fine.

Answer 2

I would not put more than 6 guppies in a 10 gallon tank, assuming it is a rectangular tank. If it is a hex then probably not more than 2 or 3. The thing about guppies is that they are very active, and because of this they need lots of space. Also, the males will constantly harass the females, so the fewer total guppies the better, because it allows the females to get away and not get stressed. Alway remember to have no less than 2 females for every male, or the males will literally harass the females to death.


And about what the 1st answerer said, not only is the inch per gallon "rule" a terrible stocking rule to go by, but guppies also grow larger than 1/2 an inch. Male guppies grow to 1 1/2 inches in the proper environment and females will grow to 2 inches in the proper environment. So even if that "rule" did work, you still could not have more than 6 or 7 guppies.

EDIT: OMG 20 guppies in 10 gallons!!! I have to disagree BIG TIME! Many people disagree!

Answer 3

Adult guppies are generally 1 to 2 inches in size. So I would suggest the you not put more than 6 guppies in a 10 gallon tank.

Answer 4

Two males and four females would be about it. Once they have fry (babies) you will outgrow the tank. Some prefer an all male tank. If females are present, they MUST outnumber the males by at least 2:1.

Common Glass Aquarium Sizes

5.5 Gallon 16x8x10 (128 sq. in.)
10 Leader 20x10x12 (200 sq. in.)
10 Hexagon 14x12x18 (127 sq. in)
15 Gallon 24x12x12 (288 sq. in.)
20 High 24x12x16 (288 sq. in.)
20 Long 30x12x12 (360 sq. in.)
25 Gallon 24x12x20 (288 sq. in.)
29 Gallon 30x12x18 (360 sq. in.)
30 Gallon 36x12x16 (432 sq. in.)
30 Breeder 36x18x12 (648 sq. in.)
33 Long 48x13x12 (624 sq. in.)
37 Gallon 30x12x22 (360 sq. in.)
38 Gallon 36x12x20 (432 sq. in.)
40 Long 48x13x16 (624 sq. in.)
40 Breeder 36x18x16 (648 sq. in.)
45 Gallon 36x12x24 (360 sq. in.)
50 Gallon 36x18x18 (648 sq. in.)
55 Gallon 48x13x20 (624 sq. in.)
65 Gallon 36x18x24 (648 sq. in.)
Petite body fish
1” per gallon or 1” per 12 sq. in. of surface
For example 20 long has 360 sq. in. surface area
360/12=30
Can a 20 long support 30” of fish? Probably not.
A 20 high has only 288 sq. in. surface area
288/12=24
Can a 20 high support 24” of fish? Probably not.
A 25 is also 288 sq. in. surface area
288/12=24
Can a 25 support 24” of fish? Probably.
I like to average the two for a more accurate capacity.
For the 20 long, 30 by surface area, 20 by volume averages to 25”
Can a 20 long support 25” of fish? Probably.
For the 20 high, 24 by surface area, 20 by volume averages to 22”
Can a 20 high support 22” of fish? Probably.
Why does the 20 long support 3” more fish that the 20 high?
A larger surface area allows a greater oxygen exchange, which is as important as volume of water.
Large bodied fish, such as gold fish you need to double or even triple these numbers, i.e. 3 gallons per inch and 36 sq. in. of surface per 1” of fish.
This is not the only consideration for fish tanks. Types of fish will appreciate one type of tank over another. For example, fast swimmers like Zebra Danios, Pearl Danios and Blue Danios will do best in a tank that is at least 30” long. They would be better kept in a 20 long rather than a 25. Giant Danios would do best in a tank at least 48” long. They would be better kept in a 55 rather than a 65.
On the other hand, slow, tall bodied fish like Angel Fish and Discus will do best in a deep tank. They would be better kept in a 65 rather than a 55. They, like other cichlids also need a bit more than the 1” per gallon and/or 12 sq. in. surface.

Answer 5

One inch of fish for every gallon of water is the rule. So approximately 20 guppies in a ten gallon tank.

Answer 6

No females. Females are capable of storing enough sperm in their bodies to have one batch of fry every month for 6 months.
Probably about 10 to 15 males, they are smaller, and way more brightly colored.

Answer 7

7-8 total would be a good number. With really good filtration and water quality care you could house a dozen in there.

MM

Answer 8

please people DO NOT us ethe inch per gallon rule