Can Kribensis live with Guppy?

Troubleshooting community setups: see the compatibility result using temperature, pH, GH/KH, adult size, behavior, schooling needs, and predator/prey rules.

Quick Summary: Likely, when tank size, group needs, and water parameters are handled. We evaluated Kribensis and Guppy for 1 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 30 gallons.

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Likely compatible with conditions

Data confidence: medium

compatibleKribensis and Guppy appear to have compatible basic freshwater ranges and behavior requirements when normal husbandry needs are met.

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Water parameter comparison

Kribensis temperature75-80F

Guppy temperature72-82F

Kribensis pH6-8

Guppy pH7-8.2

Kribensis GH5-20 dGH

Guppy GH8-20 dGH

Minimum tank30 gal

Last updated2026-05-13

Confidence: medium. Aggression, predator/prey, shrimp risk, schooling, and tank size rules are evaluated from curated freshwater attributes.

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