Miracle Koi Female Guppy (3 CM)
£2.30
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A Miracle Koi Female Guppy is a captive-bred female color strain of Poecilia reticulata (the common guppy) featuring the characteristic red/orange, white, and dark koi-like coloration.
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Description
Key Characteristics
- Size: 4 to 6 cm (1.5 to 2.4 inches), making them noticeably larger and deeper-bodied than males.
- Coloration: Unlike males—which carry intense koi patterns across their entire body and flowing fins—female koi guppies have paler or more muted bodies, though selective breeding can give them soft orange/red or mosaic accents on their tail fins.
- Anal Fin: Features a wide, triangular, fan-shaped anal fin (unlike the male’s rod-like gonopodium).
- Gravid Spot: Develops a dark triangular or roundish gravid spot near the base of the anal fin, which darkens significantly as a pregnancy/brood develops.
Care and Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for a small group or trio; 20 gallons or more for larger colonies.
- Water Temperature: 22°C to 28°C (72°F to 82°F).
- pH Level: 6.8 to 7.8 (alkaline and hard water preferred).
- Temperament: Peaceful, social, and active. It is best kept in female-only groups or with a proper ratio (2–3 females per male) if housed with males to prevent over-harassment.
- Diet: Omnivorous; they readily accept high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia.
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