Description
🐟 Electric Green Grass 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
-
Known for their vibrant electric green body with fine grass-like patterns on their tails.
-
Males are smaller with striking fluorescent green shades, while females are larger and more subtle in color.
-
Peaceful, active, and hardy – great for beginners and community aquariums.
-
Eye-catching variety that adds a neon glow to planted tanks.
-
Livebearers – females give birth to free-swimming fry.
🍽️ Food
-
Type: Omnivorous
-
Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, spirulina, blanched spinach/zucchini.
-
Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
🛠️ Maintenance
-
Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (larger if keeping groups).
-
Filtration: Sponge or low-flow filter.
-
Decor: Live plants enhance their colors; provide open swimming areas.
-
Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
-
Minimum Group Size: Best in groups (1 male with 2–3 females).
-
Tank Mates: Peaceful fish like Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras, Shrimp.
-
Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (Tiger Barbs, Bettas, large Cichlids).
✅ Do’s
-
Use planted tanks for fry protection.
-
Maintain clean, stable water for brightest colors.
-
Keep proper male-to-female ratio to avoid stress.
❌ Don’ts
-
Don’t overcrowd – guppies breed quickly.
-
Don’t mix with aggressive tank mates.
-
Don’t skip regular water changes.
⭐ Quick Tips
-
Shimmering neon-green guppy with grass-like tail patterns.
-
Easy to care for and breed – females can produce 20–40 fry monthly.
-
Perfect choice for both beginners and advanced guppy keepers.
