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Snakeskin Guppy Poecilia reticulata

Water: Freshwater

Snakeskin Guppy photo
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Snakeskin Guppy photo
Wikimedia Commons • Federico Cisnetti • CC BY-SA 3.0
Snakeskin Guppy photo
Wikimedia Commons • Emilio17 • CC BY-SA 3.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Poecilia reticulata
Origin region
Domestic strain
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Top-Mid
Adult size (cm)
6.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.50–8.00
GH (dGH)
8.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–5.00

Habitat & environment

Domestic strain

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Livebearer.

Notes

Fine lattice “snakeskin” body pattern; often with delta tail.

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