Can Guppy Live With Axolotl?

❌Not Compatible

Incompatible temperatures. Guppy needs 72–82°F, Axolotl needs 60–68°F.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	Guppy	Axolotl	Overlap
Temperature	72–82°F	61–68°F	No overlap ✗
pH Range	6.8–7.8	6.5–7.5	6.8–7.8 ✓
Temperament	peaceful	peaceful	Both peaceful ✓
Max Size	2.4"	11.8"	Size mismatch ✗
Min Tank Size	11 gal	20 gal	20 gal minimum together
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore	—
Care Level	beginner	intermediate	—

Species Profiles

Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

beginnerpeaceful11+ gal

The Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a beginner freshwater species known for its multi-color (varies by strain) coloration. Extremely popular. Top to Mid.

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Axolotl

Ambystoma mexicanum

intermediatepeaceful20+ gal

The Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its pink-white (leucistic), brown (wild), black, gold, gfp green coloration. Neotenic. Bottom.

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Other Compatible Tank Mates

For Guppy:

neon tetra corydoras catfish cherry shrimp mystery snail nerite snail harlequin rasbora