Description
🐟 Wild Pinky 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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Attractive guppy with a light pinkish body and subtle wild guppy patterns.
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Males are smaller and more colorful, while females are larger and less vibrant.
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Active, peaceful, and hardy – great for both beginners and hobbyists.
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Livebearer – females give birth to fry instead of laying eggs.
🍽️ 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 filter for clean water.
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Decor: Plants, driftwood, hiding spots, and swimming space.
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Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Keep in groups (best ratio: 1 male with 2–3 females).
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Tank Mates: Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Corydoras, Neon Tetras, Rasboras, Shrimp.
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Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish like Tiger Barbs, Bettas, large Cichlids.
✅ Do’s
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Keep live plants to protect fry.
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Maintain stable water for bright colors.
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Follow 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 fish.
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Don’t neglect regular cleaning and water changes.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Wild Pinky Guppies bring a natural yet colorful look to aquariums.
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Easy to breed – females can give birth to 20–40 fry monthly.
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A perfect choice for community tanks and beginner aquarists.
