Overview
- The Platinum Guppy is a metallic white strain of the common guppy (Poecilia reticulata).
- Wild guppies come from northeastern South America and the southern Caribbean, including Venezuela, the Guianas and Trinidad.
- Females grow to about 2.4 in (6 cm). Males are smaller. [UNVERIFIED]
- Like other fancy guppies, this strain is purely captive-bred.
Feeding
- Tank-bred guppies accept most foods.
- [UNVERIFIED] Feed small portions of flakes plus small live or frozen foods.
Habitat
- A tank with a base of 18 × 12 in (45 × 30 cm).
- Planted, with floating plants. Avoid strong currents.
- Hard water: 63–82°F (17–28°C), pH 7.0–8.5, GH 8–30.
Fish Care
- A hard-water fish. Soft, acidic water causes problems long term.
Compatibility
- Very peaceful.
- Keep away from fin nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras.
- Good with other livebearers, rasboras, Corydoras, small plecos and tetras.
Aquarium Behavior
- Males constantly chase females, so keep several females per male.
Breeding
- Very easy. A livebearer.
- A densely planted species tank with floating plants helps more fry survive.