(G) Micariff Yellow Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)[male + female pair]

Description

🐟 Micariff Yellow 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 bright, golden-yellow body and fins with a shiny metallic glow.

• Peaceful, hardy, and active – a great choice for beginners.

• Males are smaller and more vibrant in color; females are bigger with lighter tones.

• Very popular due to their striking yellow shine in aquariums.

• Livebearers – females give birth to free-swimming fry.

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous

• Diet: High-quality flakes, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, spirulina, blanched veggies.

• Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.

🛠️ Maintenance

• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (larger if keeping groups).

• Filtration: Sponge or gentle filter for clean water.

• Decor: Plants, rocks, and open swimming space.

• Water Change: 25–30% weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

• Minimum Group Size: Keep in groups (ideal ratio: 1 male to 2–3 females).

• Tank Mates: Other guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Rasboras, Corydoras, Neon Tetras, Shrimp.

• Avoid: Aggressive fish or fin-nippers like Tiger Barbs, Bettas, or large Cichlids.

✅ Do’s

• Keep in a planted tank for fry survival and stress-free environment.

• Maintain stable water conditions.

• Use good lighting to highlight their golden-yellow glow.

❌ Don’ts

• Don’t overcrowd (they breed quickly).

• Don’t mix with aggressive or large predatory fish.

• Don’t neglect regular water changes.

⭐ Quick Tips

• One of the most eye-catching yellow guppy strains.

• Easy to breed – females produce 20–40 fry every month.

• Ideal for both beginner and advanced aquarium hobbyists.