Description
White Tuxedo Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
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Family: Poeciliidae
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Origin: South America
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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 guppy variety with a white body and contrasting darker tail (tuxedo look).
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Peaceful, active, and hardy – perfect for beginners.
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Males are smaller, slimmer, and more colorful; females are larger and rounder.
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Livebearers – give birth to free-swimming fry.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous
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Diet: High-quality flakes, micro pellets, spirulina, baby brine shrimp, bloodworms, blanched spinach or cucumber.
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Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (larger for groups).
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Filtration: Gentle filtration (they prefer steady, clean water).
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Substrate & 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: 1 male with 2–3 females (to reduce stress).
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Tank Mates: Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Corydoras, small peaceful Tetras, Shrimp.
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Avoid: Aggressive fish and fin-nippers.
✅ Do’s
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Keep them in groups for better activity.
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Add plants for cover and fry survival.
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Maintain stable, clean water.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd (they breed very fast).
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Don’t mix with aggressive cichlids or fin-nippers.
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Don’t keep in poor water quality – they are sensitive to stress.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Ideal for beginners and community tanks.
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Breed easily – females can give birth to 20–50 fry every month.
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Their elegant tuxedo look makes them a highlight in aquariums
