🐟 Purple Arctic Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Common Name: Purple Arctic Guppy
Adult Size: 1.5–2.5 inches (males smaller, females larger)
Lifespan: 2–3 years

🔹 Temperament & Behavior

• Peaceful, active, and social.
• Best kept in groups (1 male to 2+ females recommended).
• Constant swimmers that thrive in community aquariums.

🔹 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons (20+ gallons recommended for colonies).
• Water Parameters:
• Temp: 72–82 °F (22–28 °C)
• pH: 6.8–7.8
• Hardness: 8–12 dGH
• Setup: Planted tank with open swimming space. Floating plants provide cover for fry.

🔹 Tankmates

• Peaceful community fish: tetras, rasboras, corydoras, mollies, platies, dwarf gouramis.
• Avoid fin-nippers (tiger barbs, some danios) or aggressive cichlids.

🔹 Diet

• Omnivore: high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, spirulina, and frozen/live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms).
• Varied diet enhances their purple coloration.

🔹 Breeding

• Livebearer: females give birth to free-swimming fry every 28–30 days.
• Provide dense plants or breeding traps for fry survival.
• Males display vivid purple and iridescent tones during courtship.

✨ Fun fact: The Purple Arctic Guppy is prized for its icy lavender body and deep purple fins, making it a standout in planted and community tanks.