Easy to intermediate
Chocolate Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
18–26°C · pH 6.5–8 · 30L
£13.99
Male fancy guppies with cobra-style body patterning and mixed tail colours, suited to mature planted community aquariums.
Poecilia reticulata
Male fancy guppies with cobra-style body patterning and mixed tail colours, suited to mature planted community aquariums.
Male Cobra Mix Guppy is the buyer-friendly name for Petra's Poecilia reticulata male / cobra mix listing. These are small male fancy guppies with cobra-style snakeskin body patterning and mixed tail colours, so each fish can vary slightly while still keeping the cobra guppy look.
Choose this listing when you want active colour and movement for a mature planted community aquarium, not a generic guppy page. Add them only to a cycled, stable tank with gentle filtration, warm water and peaceful tank mates.
| Supplier name | Poecilia reticulata male / cobra mix |
|---|---|
| Common name | Male Cobra Mix Guppy |
| Scientific species | Poecilia reticulata |
| Approx. supplied size | 3-3.5 cm |
| Fish type | Freshwater livebearer |
| Temperament | Active and generally peaceful with suitable community fish |
| Diet | Omnivore; quality flakes, micro granules and small frozen foods |
| Best setup | Mature heated aquarium with plants, cover and open swimming space |
Guppies are hardy livebearers, but they still need a stable aquarium. Use a mature heated tank with clean water, steady filtration and no sharp swings in temperature or water quality. Planted edges and floating cover help these small males feel secure, while open midwater space lets them display and move naturally.
Poecilia reticulata usually does best in community aquariums with peaceful fish that enjoy similar warm freshwater conditions. Avoid uncycled tanks, very soft unstable water and cramped groups where males constantly chase one another.
Feed a varied omnivore diet. A quality tropical flake or micro granule makes a good staple, with small frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp or mosquito larvae offered as variety. Feed modest portions that are cleared quickly so the water stays clean.
Male Cobra Mix Guppies are active, visible livebearers. They work well with peaceful community fish, small Corydoras, calm rasboras, suitable tetras and other gentle livebearers. Avoid aggressive fish, confirmed fin nippers and any tank mate large enough to swallow them.
Because this is a male guppy listing, expect display behaviour and occasional chasing. Provide cover and space so weaker fish can move away from attention.
Your fish should go into a mature aquarium with stable conditions. When they arrive, float the bag, acclimate slowly, keep lights low and avoid heavy feeding on the first day. Watch breathing, posture, colour and appetite during the first week.
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