(G) Albino Yellow Cobra Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Description

🐟 Albino Yellow Cobra Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

📌 Basic Info

• Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata

• Family: Poeciliidae

• Origin: Selectively bred (aquarium strain)

• 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 bright yellow body with cobra-like tail patterns and red eyes (albino trait).

• Males are smaller and display vibrant colors; females are larger with less intense patterns.

• Peaceful, active, and hardy – suitable for community tanks.

• Popular among guppy lovers for their unique yellow cobra design.

• Livebearers – females give birth to free-swimming fry.

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous

• Diet: Flake food, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, spirulina, blanched veggies.

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

🛠️ Maintenance

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

• Filtration: Gentle sponge/low-flow filter.

• Decor: Plants, driftwood, and open swimming areas.

• Water Change: 25–30% weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

• Minimum Group Size: Best in groups (1 male with 2–3 females).

• Tank Mates: Other guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Rasboras, Corydoras, Neon Tetras, Shrimp.

• Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (Tiger Barbs, Bettas, large Cichlids).

✅ Do’s

• Keep planted tanks for fry survival.

• Maintain stable and clean water for best colors.

• Ensure proper male-to-female ratio to reduce stress.

❌ Don’ts

• Don’t overcrowd – they reproduce quickly.

• Don’t mix with aggressive tank mates.

• Don’t skip regular water changes.

⭐ Quick Tips

• Very eye-catching with golden-yellow cobra patterns and albino red eyes.

• Easy to breed – females can produce 20–40 fry monthly.

• Great choice for beginners and advanced aquarists.