Super Platinum Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) – Bred by Aquatic Arts

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The Super Platinum Guppy is a radiant variety of Poecilia reticulata, known for its shimmering golden-white body and subtle metallic iridescence. This variety is bred in-house at Aquatic Arts for exceptional health, coloration, and adaptability. With their peaceful nature, graceful fins, and reflective glow, these guppies are perfect for planted aquariums, nano tanks, and community setups.

What We Like About This Fish:

• Elegant Golden-White Shine: A soft, lustrous coloration that stands out in any aquascape
• Hardy and Adaptable: Bred for strength and tolerance to a range of water conditions
• Peaceful and Social: A calm, active addition to most community tanks
• Bred by Aquatic Arts: Responsibly raised in-house with care and consistency

Aquascaping:

These guppies thrive in planted tanks with ample hiding places, gentle flow, and natural enrichment.
Plants: Java Moss, Hornwort, Anubias, Amazon Sword
Hardscape: Smooth driftwood, lava rock, nano caves for resting and breeding
Floating Plants: Frogbit, Duckweed, or Red Root Floater for shaded cover
Botanicals: Enhance the habitat with Indian Almond Leaves, Alder Cones, or our Botanical Combo Pack—a curated mix designed to promote natural behavior, provide grazing surfaces for fry and shrimp, and support overall fish health by releasing beneficial tannins.

Shrimp Compatible:

Peaceful enough to live with most adult Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp. Small fry may be at risk without dense plant coverage.

Diet:

Super Platinum Guppies are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet:
• High-quality flake or micro-pellet food
• Live or frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and microworms
• Spirulina flakes or veggie matter for added nutrition

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Temperature: 72° - 82° F (22° - 28° C)
• pH: 6.8 - 7.8
• KH: 8 - 12 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

Care Guidelines:

• Diet: Omnivorous. Will easily accept high-quality dry and frozen foods.
• Social Behavior: Peaceful, best kept in groups.
• Origin: Bred by Aquatic Arts
• Average Adult Size: 1.5 - 2 inches (3.8 - 5 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm)

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