Description
🐟 Electric Blue Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
Family: Poeciliidae
Origin: Selectively bred (tank-bred variety)
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
Striking metallic blue coloration that glows under aquarium light.
Peaceful, hardy, and very active.
Males are more colorful with flowing fins, females are larger but less bright.
Livebearers – females give birth to fry.
Popular choice for aquascaped or community tanks due to their color.
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous
Diet: Flake food, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, spirulina, blanched spinach or cucumber.
Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
🛠️ Maintenance
Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (larger for groups).
Filtration: Sponge/gentle filter for clean water.
Substrate & Decor: Plants (live or artificial), hiding spots, open space for swimming.
Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: Keep at least 1 male with 2–3 females (to reduce stress).
Tank Mates: Other guppies, mollies, platies, swordtails, corydoras, rasboras, neon tetras, shrimp.
Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (bettas, tiger barbs, large cichlids).
✅ Do’s
Keep in groups for social behavior.
Use plants for fry hiding spots.
Maintain stable, clean water for best colors.
❌ Don’ts
Don’t overcrowd – guppies breed quickly.
Don’t keep with aggressive or predatory fish.
Don’t skip regular maintenance.
⭐ Quick Tips
Perfect beginner-friendly fish.
Males display vibrant electric blue tails and fins.
Breed easily – females can drop 20–40 fry monthly.
Adds bright shimmering blue to any community aquarium
