{"product_id":"snow-white-guppy-poecilia-reticulata","title":"Snow White Guppy – Poecilia reticulata","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSnow White Guppy – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow White Guppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an elegant freshwater livebearer with a pale white to pearlescent body, delicate fin colouration and lively community aquarium behaviour. This selectively bred fancy guppy strain is ideal for peaceful planted aquariums, livebearer displays and colourful community setups. It is active, easy to feed and well suited to aquarists who can provide clean, stable, mineral-rich water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Snow White Guppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Guppy, Pearl White Guppy, Platinum White Guppy, Fancy Guppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Snow White fancy strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Livebearer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e originates from freshwater and slightly brackish habitats in northern South America and nearby Caribbean regions, where wild guppies occur in streams, ditches, ponds, pools and vegetated waterways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Snow White Guppy is a captive-bred aquarium strain rather than a wild colour form. In the aquarium, it does best in a planted setup with open swimming space, gentle filtration, floating plants and stable water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow White Guppies are known for their pale white, cream-white, pearl or platinum body tones. Depending on the individual strain, the fins may appear white, translucent, pearlescent, silver, pale blue or faintly iridescent under aquarium lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with males generally smaller, slimmer and more colourful, while females are usually larger and fuller-bodied. Body tone, fin shape, tail size, pearlescence and overall whiteness can vary naturally between individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a good choice for peaceful freshwater community aquariums, livebearer setups and planted displays. Guppies are active and social fish, but fancy strains should be protected from fin-nipping or aggressive tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow White Guppies are best kept in clean, stable water with gentle to moderate flow. They are not ideal for very soft acidic aquariums or rough communities with boisterous fish that may damage fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 litres for a small male group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 litres or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for mixed-sex groups or community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in groups. Male-only groups are popular for display aquariums, while mixed groups should have more females than males to reduce persistent male attention. Dense planting gives females and fry useful cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderately hard to hard water preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guppies do best in stable, mineral-rich water. Avoid very soft acidic conditions, sudden temperature changes and poor water quality. Regular small water changes are recommended, especially in heavily stocked livebearer aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow White Guppies are peaceful, lively and social. They are best kept with gentle community fish that will not nip their fins or outcompete them at feeding time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable tank mates include platies, mollies, small peaceful rasboras, peaceful tetras, corydoras, bristlenose plecos, otocinclus and peaceful snails. Avoid tiger barbs, serpae tetras, large gourami, bettas with caution, cichlids, puffers, large predatory fish and any fin-nipping species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow White Guppies are omnivorous and easy to feed. Offer quality tropical flakes, micro pellets and livebearer foods as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with spirulina flakes, algae-based foods, daphnia, brineshrimp, bloodworm, mosquito larvae and finely crushed frozen foods. A varied diet helps maintain colour, condition, breeding health and fin quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an active mid-to-upper level swimmer that spends much of its time exploring open areas, feeding eagerly and interacting with other guppies. Males may display their fins and colour to females or rival males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppies are livebearers, meaning females give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs. In planted aquariums, some fry may survive among moss, floating plants and dense cover, although adults and tank mates may eat young fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain stable water quality and avoid sharp décor that could damage the fins. Gentle filtration is recommended, with enough movement to keep the water clean but not so much that long-finned individuals struggle to swim comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf breeding is not desired, consider a male-only group. Females can store sperm and may continue producing fry even after being separated from males. Different guppy strains can interbreed, so keep strains separate if maintaining the Snow White line is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate freshwater aquarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred fancy strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Natural variation in size, white colour intensity, pearlescent tone, fin shape, tail shape, sex and markings can occur between individual fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warehouse Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":44034733506634,"sku":"AG-104449","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44034733539402,"sku":"AG-104450","price":3.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":44034733572170,"sku":"AG-104451","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/1877\/2298\/files\/SnowWhiteGuppy-PoecilliaReticulata_1.jpg?v=1786102967","url":"https:\/\/warehouse-aquatics.co.uk\/products\/snow-white-guppy-poecilia-reticulata","provider":"Warehouse Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}