Guppy vs Oscar
Poecilia reticulata เปรียบเทียบกับ Astronotus ocellatus
Taxonomy & Classification
| คุณลักษณะ | Guppy | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| ชื่อวิทยาศาสตร์ | Poecilia reticulata | Astronotus ocellatus |
| อันดับ | Cyprinodontiformes | Cichliformes |
| วงศ์ | Poeciliidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| คุณลักษณะ | Guppy | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| ความยาวสูงสุด | 6.0 cm | 45.0 cm |
| น้ำหนักสูงสุด | 0.002 kg | 1.6 kg |
| สี | Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored. | Dark olive-brown to blackish body with irregular wavy orange-red markings forming a marbled or reticulated pattern; prominent black ocellus with orange ring at the upper tail base. |
Habitat & Environment
| คุณลักษณะ | Guppy | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| ประเภทน้ำ | Brackish | Freshwater |
| ช่วงความลึก | — | — |
| ขอบเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์ | Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every … | Native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America, including Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits slow, deep, turbid rivers, flooded forests, and large … |
| แหล่งอาศัย | Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide. | Slow-moving rivers and floodplains of the Amazon and Orinoco basins, South America. Warm, murky water (22-28°C, pH 6-8). Inhabits areas with submerged logs and dense … |
Aquarium Suitability
| คุณลักษณะ | Guppy | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| ขนาดตู้ขั้นต่ำ | 38 L | 280 L |
| อุณหภูมิ | 22-28 | 22-25 |
| ช่วง pH | 6.8-7.8 | 6.0-8.0 |
| ระดับการดูแล | Easy | Moderate |
| นิสัย | Peaceful | Aggressive |
ข้อมูลการตกปลา
| คุณลักษณะ | Guppy | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| ปลาตกกีฬา | ไม่ใช่ | ใช่ |
| ระดับการต่อสู้ | — | — |
| สถิติโลก | — | — |
| ระดับปรอท | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
Oscar
Not consumed — popular ornamental cichlid kept for its bold patterning and personality; occasionally eaten in parts of South America but primarily an aquarium species.
Species Overview
Guppy
The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.
Oscar
The oscar is a large, intelligent cichlid native to the Amazon basin. Known for its dog-like personality, it can recognize its owner and may beg for food. Oscars rearrange their tank decor and require spacious aquariums with robust filtration.