Description
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🐟 Albino Koi 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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Beautiful white/albino body with striking orange-red koi patterns on the head and body.
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Red eyes (albino trait) and red ear coloration appear in adult stage, making them unique.
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Males are smaller with brighter colors, females are larger with softer shades.
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Peaceful, hardy, and active – perfect for beginners and community aquariums.
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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, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, spirulina, blanched vegetables.
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Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small portions.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (bigger if keeping groups).
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Filtration: Gentle sponge filter/low-flow filter.
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Decor: Planted tanks with hiding spaces + open swimming areas.
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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, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Rasboras, Corydoras, Neon Tetras, Shrimp.
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Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish like Tiger Barbs, Bettas, or large Cichlids.
✅ Do’s
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Keep planted tanks to protect fry and reduce stress.
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Maintain stable water for best growth and color.
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Ensure correct male-to-female ratio.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd – guppies breed very fast.
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Don’t mix with aggressive tank mates.
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Don’t skip regular water changes.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Albino Koi Guppies are admired for their red ear coloration in adulthood and koi-like patterns.
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Easy to breed – females can produce 20–40 fry every month.
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A showpiece guppy that stands out in any aquarium.
