Description
🐟 Albino Full Red High Dorsal 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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Brilliant albino strain with a solid bright red body.
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High dorsal fin makes them stand out with elegant flowing looks.
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Males are smaller with intense red and fin extensions; females are larger with softer shades.
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Peaceful, active, and easy to keep – perfect for community aquariums.
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Livebearers – females give birth to fully formed free-swimming fry.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous
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Diet: High-quality flakes, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, spirulina, blanched veggies.
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Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small portions.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (larger recommended for groups).
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Filtration: Sponge or gentle low-flow filter.
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Decor: Plants, driftwood, rocks, and open areas for swimming.
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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: Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Rasboras, Neon Tetras, Corydoras, Shrimp.
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Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nippers like Tiger Barbs, Bettas, and large Cichlids.
✅ Do’s
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Provide live or artificial plants for fry hiding.
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Keep stable and clean water for best red coloration.
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Maintain proper male-to-female ratio to avoid stress.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd – they breed very fast.
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Don’t keep with aggressive or large tank mates.
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Don’t miss routine water changes.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Striking guppy with solid red albino body and high dorsal fin.
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Very easy to breed – females can give 20–40 fry monthly.
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A top choice for both beginner and advanced aquarists.
