Description
🐟 Albino Red Cobra Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
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Family: Poeciliidae
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Origin: Selectively bred (tank-bred variety)
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Size: 1.5 – 2.5 inches (3.5 – 6 cm)
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Lifespan: 2 – 3 years
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Tank Zone: Mid to top swimmers
🌊 Water Parameters
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TDS: 200 – 400 ppm
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pH: 6.8 – 7.8
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Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)
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Hardness: 8 – 20 dGH
🐟 Characteristics
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Stunning red body with albino (pale) base and cobra-like tail pattern.
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Very vibrant, making them a popular choice among guppy keepers.
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Males are smaller and more colorful; females are larger with less pattern.
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Peaceful and active swimmers, suitable for community aquariums.
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Hardy and adaptable – perfect for both beginners and hobbyists.
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Livebearers – females give birth to fry instead of laying eggs.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous
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Diet: Flake food, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, spirulina, blanched veggies.
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Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (larger for groups).
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Filtration: Sponge/gentle filter for clean water.
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Substrate & Decor: Plants, driftwood, hiding spots, and open swimming areas.
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Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Keep in groups (best ratio: 1 male to 2–3 females).
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Tank Mates: Other guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Corydoras, Neon Tetras, Rasboras, Shrimp.
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Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (Tiger Barbs, large Cichlids, Bettas).
✅ Do’s
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Provide live or artificial plants for fry survival.
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Maintain stable water conditions for best colors.
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Ensure proper male-to-female ratio to reduce stress.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd the tank – they breed fast.
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Don’t keep with aggressive or big predatory fish.
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Don’t skip regular cleaning and water changes.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Very attractive with their bright red cobra patterns.
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Breed easily – one female can give 20–40 fry monthly.
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Excellent choice for community tanks and guppy collections.
