Description
🐟 Pandaro Blue Mosaic 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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Features a bright blue mosaic tail pattern with shimmering body.
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Males are smaller, more colorful; females larger with less pattern.
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Peaceful, social, and very active swimmers.
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Hardy and adaptable – great for beginners and advanced hobbyists.
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Livebearers – females give birth to fry directly.
🍽️ 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 preferred for groups).
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Filtration: Sponge or gentle filter for clean water.
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Substrate & Decor: Live plants, hiding spots, driftwood, open swimming areas.
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Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Best in groups (ratio 1 male : 2–3 females).
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Tank Mates: Guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Corydoras, Rasboras, Neon Tetras, Shrimp.
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Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (Tiger Barbs, Bettas, large Cichlids).
✅ Do’s
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Provide plants or moss for fry to hide.
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Keep stable water conditions for healthy growth.
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Maintain correct male-to-female ratio to reduce stress.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd – they breed rapidly.
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Don’t house with aggressive or big predators.
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Don’t skip water changes or overfeed.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Known for their stunning blue mosaic tail designs.
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Easy to breed – females can give 20–40 fry per month.
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Perfect for adding color and energy to community aquariums.
