(G) Milky Pinky Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)[male + female pair]

Description

🐟 Milky Pinky Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

📌 Basic Info

• Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata

• Family: Poeciliidae

• Origin: Selectively bred (tank-bred variety)

• 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

• Gorgeous guppy with a soft milky body color and delicate pink fins.

• Males are more colorful and smaller; females larger with lighter tones.

• Peaceful, active, and easy to keep in community tanks.

• Hardy and adaptable to most aquarium setups.

• Livebearer – females give birth to fry instead of laying eggs.

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous

• Diet: Flake food, 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 for groups).

• Filtration: Sponge or gentle filter for steady water quality.

• Substrate & Decor: Plants, hiding spots, driftwood, open swimming areas.

• Water Change: 25–30% weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

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

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

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

✅ Do’s

• Provide plants for fry survival.

• Keep stable water conditions for vibrant colors.

• Ensure proper male-to-female ratio.

❌ Don’ts

• Don’t overcrowd the tank – guppies multiply quickly.

• Don’t house with aggressive or big predatory fish.

• Don’t neglect regular cleaning and water changes.

⭐ Quick Tips

• Valued for its unique milky-pink body and fins.

• Easy to breed – females can drop 20–40 fry each month.

• A gentle and beautiful addition to community aquariums.