Description
🐟Albino Silver ADO 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 (aquarium strain)
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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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Stunning silver-white shimmering body with albino red eyes.
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Males are smaller and flashier, females are larger with softer shine.
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Peaceful, active, and easy to care for – perfect for community aquariums.
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Known for their elegant metallic silver look.
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Livebearers – females give birth to free-swimming fry.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous
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Diet: High-quality flakes, 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 if keeping groups).
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Filtration: Gentle sponge/low-flow filter.
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Decor: Live plants, hiding spots, and open swimming space.
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Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Keep in groups (1 male with 2–3 females).
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Tank Mates: Other guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Neon Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras, Shrimp.
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Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (Tiger Barbs, Bettas, large Cichlids).
✅ Do’s
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Provide planted tanks for fry survival.
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Keep stable water parameters for best shine.
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Maintain correct male-to-female ratio.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd – they breed rapidly.
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Don’t house with aggressive tank mates.
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Don’t neglect regular cleaning.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Eye-catching metallic silver body with albino red eyes.
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Easy to breed – females can produce 20–40 fry every month.
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Excellent choice for beginners and advanced guppy keepers.
