(G) Albino Full Red Blue Ear Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Description

🐟 Albino Full Red Blue Ear 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

• Stunning albino guppy with a solid red body and bright blue “ear” (gill plate) shine.

• Males are smaller, more colorful with vivid red and glowing blue ear spot; females are larger with softer tones.

• Peaceful, hardy, and active – great for beginners.

• Attractive and rare – prized for their red-blue albino contrast.

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

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous

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

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

🛠️ Maintenance

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

• Filtration: Gentle sponge/low-flow filter.

• Decor: Plants, driftwood, and swimming space.

• Water Change: 25–30% weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

• Minimum Group Size: 1 male with 2–3 females (avoid keeping too many males).

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

• Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping species like Tiger Barbs, Bettas, large Cichlids.

✅ Do’s

• Keep planted tanks for fry hiding.

• Maintain stable, clean water for strong coloration.

• Provide balanced diet with live/frozen food for bright colors.

❌ Don’ts

• Don’t overcrowd – guppies breed quickly.

• Don’t keep with aggressive or larger fish.

• Don’t skip regular water changes.

⭐ Quick Tips

• Eye-catching guppy with solid albino red body and glowing blue ear.

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

• Great addition for both beginners and experienced aquarists.