Koi Red Ribbon Butterfly Ear Guppy Care Guide
Poecilia reticulata
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Bioload Score
1000
- Max Size
- 6 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.8 – 7.8
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
An omnivorous livebearer that eats quality flakes and pellets alongside algae, vegetable matter, and small invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, peaceful dwarf shrimp, and other similarly sized livebearers.
Good to Know
The Koi Red Ribbon Butterfly Ear Guppy is a selectively bred colour variety of Poecilia reticulata, combining koi-like red-and-white patterning with flowing ribbon fins and enlarged butterfly-shaped pectoral fins.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and more vividly patterned, with a gonopodium, while females are larger, rounder-bodied, and usually less colourful.
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