(G) White Tuxedo Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Description

White Tuxedo Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

📌 Basic Info

• Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata

• Family: Poeciliidae

• Origin: South America

• Size: 1.5 – 2.5 inches (3.5 – 6 cm)

• Lifespan: 2 – 3 years

• Tank Zone: Mid to top swimmers

🌊 Water Parameters

• TDS: 200 – 400 ppm

• pH: 6.8 – 7.8

• Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)

• Hardness: 8 – 20 dGH

🐟 Characteristics

• Stunning guppy variety with a white body and contrasting darker tail (tuxedo look).

• Peaceful, active, and hardy – perfect for beginners.

• Males are smaller, slimmer, and more colorful; females are larger and rounder.

• Livebearers – give birth to free-swimming fry.

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous

• Diet: High-quality flakes, micro pellets, spirulina, baby brine shrimp, bloodworms, blanched spinach or cucumber.

• Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.

🛠️ Maintenance

• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (larger for groups).

• Filtration: Gentle filtration (they prefer steady, clean water).

• Substrate & Decor: Live plants, hiding spots, and open swimming space.

• Water Change: 25–30% weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

• Minimum Group Size: 1 male with 2–3 females (to reduce stress).

• Tank Mates: Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Corydoras, small peaceful Tetras, Shrimp.

• Avoid: Aggressive fish and fin-nippers.

✅ Do’s

• Keep them in groups for better activity.

• Add plants for cover and fry survival.

• Maintain stable, clean water.

❌ Don’ts

• Don’t overcrowd (they breed very fast).

• Don’t mix with aggressive cichlids or fin-nippers.

• Don’t keep in poor water quality – they are sensitive to stress.

⭐ Quick Tips

• Ideal for beginners and community tanks.

• Breed easily – females can give birth to 20–50 fry every month.

• Their elegant tuxedo look makes them a highlight in aquariums