Common Patterns
Mickey Mouse — black "Mickey" pattern on tail.
Wagtail — solid body color with black tail.
Rainbow — multiple colors blended.
Tuxedo — half-and-half color split.
Coral — bright orange/red bodies.
Easy to Breed
Females arrive pregnant. Drop 20-50 fry every 4-6 weeks.
No special breeding setup — fry survive in heavily planted community tank.
Care
pH 7.0-8.0. Hard water preferred.
Tropical temperature (76-78°F).
Omnivorous — flakes, frozen bloodworms, vegetables.
Fry Survival
Heavy plant cover (java moss, water sprite) gives fry hiding places.
Floating plants protect from adult predation.
Fry eat crushed flakes or baby brine shrimp.
- ✦Avoid mixing with male guppies — unwanted crosses
- ✦Multiple females per male reduces female stress
- ✦Cull adult fish aggressively to keep population under control