Description
🐟 Pandaro Red butterfly 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
Features a bright red tail pattern with shimmering body.
Males are smaller, more colorful; females larger with less pattern.
Peaceful, social, and very active swimmers.
Hardy and adaptable – great for beginners and advanced hobbyists.
Livebearers – females give birth to fry directly.
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous
Diet: Flake food, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, spirulina, blanched veggies.
Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
🛠️ Maintenance
Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (larger preferred for groups).
Filtration: Sponge or gentle filter for clean water.
Substrate & Decor: Live plants, hiding spots, driftwood, open swimming areas.
Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: Best in groups (ratio 1 male : 2–3 females).
Tank Mates: Guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Corydoras, Rasboras, Neon Tetras, Shrimp.
Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (Tiger Barbs, Bettas, large Cichlids).
✅ Do’s
Provide plants or moss for fry to hide.
Keep stable water conditions for healthy growth.
Maintain correct male-to-female ratio to reduce stress.
❌ Don’ts
Don’t overcrowd – they breed rapidly.
Don’t house with aggressive or big predators.
Don’t skip water changes or overfeed.
⭐ Quick Tips
Known for their stunning blue mosaic tail designs.
Easy to breed – females can give 20–40 fry per month.
Perfect for adding color and energy to community aquariums.
