Easy
Female Elephant Ear Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
22–28°C · pH 7–8 · 41L
£3.99
Female Koi Tuxedo Poecilia reticulata with individual colours and markings. Prepare a mature aquarium of at least 40 litres with stable water and suitable tank mates.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Poecilia reticulata
Max Adult Size
up to 6 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
22–28°C
pH Range
6.8–8.5
Hardness
10–30 dGH
Minimum Tank
40L
Diet
Omnivore - flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, algae
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
22–28°C
22°CGuidance range28°C
pH Level
6.8–8.5
6.8Guidance range8.5
Water Hardness
10–30 dGH
10 dGHGuidance range30 dGH
Poecilia reticulata
Koi Tuxedo Female Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
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Peaceful
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Female Koi Tuxedo Poecilia reticulata with individual colours and markings. Prepare a mature aquarium of at least 40 litres with stable water and suitable tank mates.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Poecilia reticulata
Max Adult Size
up to 6 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
22–28°C
pH Range
6.8–8.5
Hardness
10–30 dGH
Minimum Tank
40L
Diet
Omnivore - flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, algae
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
Guppy Care Guide: Poecilia reticulata
Guppies are social livebearers suited to a prepared beginner, not a fish-per-litre formula. Use a mature filtered aquarium, tested neutral-to-alkaline mineral-bearing water, deliberate sex and population planning, open swimming room, cover and a separation option.
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Water Parameters
Read the full care guidance when planning conditions for your aquarium.
Temperature
22–28°C
22°CGuidance range28°C
pH Level
6.8–8.5
6.8Guidance range8.5
Water Hardness
10–30 dGH
10 dGHGuidance range30 dGH
Koi Tuxedo Female Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is the female form of this domestic guppy line. Individual colours and markings vary, so the fish supplied may differ from a particular gallery image. Check the care requirements and prepare the aquarium before ordering.
The guide below brings together aquarium setup, water conditions, feeding and acclimation for a quick check before purchase.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Poecilia reticulata |
|---|---|
| Care level | easy |
| Temperament | peaceful |
| Diet | Omnivore - flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, algae |
| Tank region | all |
| Temperature | 22–28°C |
| pH | 6.8-8.5 |
| Hardness | 10-30 dGH |
| Minimum aquarium | 40 litres |
| Adult size | 6 cm |
| Lifespan | 2 years |
Aquarium setup
Plan the aquarium around stable water and a mature aquarium: start with at least 40 litres; keep temperature around 22–28°C; aim for pH 6.8-8.5. Add cover, open swimming space and a steady routine before introducing new livestock.
Behaviour and tank mates
This female guppy is generally peaceful and uses all levels of the aquarium. Choose stocking that allows enough swimming space and limits competition.
Match tank mates using the adult size, temperament, water parameters and feeding behaviour on this page. Introduce carefully and watch the first week after delivery.
Feeding and routine care
Offer an omnivorous diet of flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods and algae-based foods. Offer small portions, vary the diet where appropriate, and remove uneaten food so water quality remains stable.
Health, delivery and acclimation
Only add new fish to a mature aquarium with stable water. When your order arrives, float and acclimate slowly, keep the lights low, and avoid feeding heavily on the first day. Watch breathing, posture, colour and appetite during the first week.
Why buy from Tropical Fish Co?
This listing is for a Koi Tuxedo female. To compare the male form, see the Koi Tuxedo Male Guppy. The two listings do not promise a matched breeding pair. Females can store sperm after earlier contact with males, so a female-only aquarium does not rule out fry.
Before you order
Use these facts as a final check before ordering. Confirm the adult size, water conditions, feeding style and behaviour suit the aquarium you already have, then choose tank mates that will not outcompete, bully or stress it after delivery.
If you are building a new setup, let the aquarium mature first and avoid mixing livestock with very different temperature, pH or temperament needs. A careful match at the start is usually the difference between a calm community tank and avoidable losses later.
Species reference: FishBase: Poecilia reticulata.
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