The white female guppy is a variant of Poecilia reticulata selected for its clear coat, ranging from pearly white to translucent cream. It is ideal for breeding, colour selection, or as a peaceful companion in a well-planted community aquarium.

Behaviour & maintenance

Like all guppies :

• Very peaceful and gregarious
• Must be kept in groups with several females to limit harassment by males
• Easy to reproduce: gives birth to live fry approximately every 4 weeks

Use dense plants to protect young if reproduction is not desired.

Feeding

Omnivorous:

• Flakes or micro-granules for tropical fish
• Supplements: artemia, mud worms, daphnia
• Spirulina and poached vegetables for intestinal health

A varied diet contributes to good reproduction and vitality.

Water quality

• Temperature: 22 - 26°C
• pH: 6.8 - 7.8
• GH: 8 - 20 °dGH
• KH : 5 - 15 °KH
• Conductivity: 250 - 500 µS

Female guppies are very tolerant and adapt well to slightly hard, alkaline water.

Decor & environment

Recommendations:

• Fine gravel or neutral sand
• Dense or floating plants to hide young fish
• No strong currents to avoid tiring the breeding fish.

Provide a minimum 60-litre tank for a small group, with a ratio of 2-3 females per male.

Maintenance sheet

Scientific name	Poecilia reticulata
Common name	White female guppy
Adult size	4 - 5 cm
Origin	Breeding (selected form)
Temperature	22 - 26 °C
pH	6.8 - 7.8
GH	8 - 20 °dGH
KH	5 - 15 °KH
Conductivity	250 - 500 µS
Life expectancy	2 - 3 years
Behaviour	Pacific, gregarious
Living zone	Surface / environment
Minimum volume	60 L (group)
Diet	Omnivore

Aquabota tip

White female guppies can be crossed with coloured males to create interesting bloodlines. Feed them a diet rich in spirulina to support reproduction and maintain their bright light colour.