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Poecilia reticulata (in pair) snakeskin crowntail is a livebearer in the family Poeciliidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Poecilia reticulata
Max Adult Size
up to 5 cm
Temperature
18–28°C
pH Range
7–8
Hardness
9–19 dGH
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Poecilia reticulata
Poecilia reticulata (in pair) snakeskin crowntail
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Poecilia reticulata (in pair) snakeskin crowntail is a livebearer in the family Poeciliidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Poecilia reticulata
Max Adult Size
up to 5 cm
Temperature
18–28°C
pH Range
7–8
Hardness
9–19 dGH
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. 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
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
18–28°C
18°CIdeal28°C
pH Level
7–8
7Ideal8
Water Hardness
9–19 dGH
9 dGHIdeal19 dGH
Poecilia reticulata (in pair) snakeskin crowntail is a livebearer in the family Poeciliidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK. The maximum recorded length is 5 cm (FishBase).
Water and habitat
In the wild it is a freshwater brackish species. FishBase gives a water temperature range of 18–28 °C, a pH range of 7–8 and hardness of 9–19 dGH. Plan the aquarium around the adult length of 5 cm, not the size supplied.
Diet
Published accounts describe the diet as a variety of food sources, including benthic algae and the larvae of aquatic insects (Wikipedia). Offer a varied diet that matches this in the aquarium.
Species facts
- Maximum length: 5 cm (FishBase)
- Temperature: 18–28 °C (FishBase)
- pH: 7–8 (FishBase)
- Hardness: 9–19 dGH (FishBase)
- Environment: Freshwater, brackish
- Family: Poeciliidae
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
What you receive
Live Poecilia reticulata (in pair) snakeskin crowntail. Every order is expert-packed and sent by tracked UK delivery with our live arrival guarantee.
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