A properly dressed male guppy, with its gaudy blue spots and brilliant splashes of orange, can't help but stand out. But for a fish that spends its life swimming among predators, it seems that ...

So, here are the 12 best species of fish for novice aquarists (the posh name for people who maintain aquariums).

Predators play an important role in the evolution of guppy populations. Take a closer look at some of the fish that have the greatest impact on guppies.