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Fancy Guppy Pair Blue Elephant Ear (Poecilia reticulata)

$2999 CAD
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SKU: 72539191098462

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Fancy Guppy Pair Blue Elephant Ear (Poecilia reticulata)

Description

Fancy Guppy Pair Blue Elephant Ear (Poecilia reticulata) is a stunning and popular variant of the guppy, known for its oversized pectoral fins and vibrant blue coloration. 

Appearance & Traits

  • Coloration: Shimmering electric blue body with metallic highlights. Males are especially vivid.
  • Fins: The "Elephant Ear" name refers to the large, flowing pectoral fins that resemble elephant ears 
  • Size: Typically 1.5–2 inches (3.8–5 cm) when fully grown 
  • Sexual Dimorphism:
    • Males: Smaller, more colorful, with modified anal fin (gonopodium).
    • Females: Larger, less colorful, with a gravid spot near the anal fin

Tank Setup

  • Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for a pair or small group 
  • Water Parameters:
    • Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
    • pH: 6.8–7.8
    • Hardness: 8–12 dGH
  • Aquascaping:
    • Use live or artificial plants for cover.
    • Provide calm water flow to protect delicate fins
    • Include hiding spots for fry if breeding.

Diet

  • Omnivorous:
    • High-quality guppy flakes or micro pellets
    • Frozen/live foods: brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms
    • Occasional vegetable flakes or blanched spinach 

Behavior & Compatibility

  • Temperament: Peaceful and social; ideal for community tanks 
  • Tank Mates:
    • Good: Other guppies, mollies, platies, tetras, corydoras
    • Avoid: Fin-nippers like barbs or aggressive cichlids
  • Social Structure: Best kept in groups with more females than males (e.g., 2–3 females per male) 

Breeding

  • Livebearers: Females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks 
  • Fry Care:
    • Provide dense plants or breeding boxes for protection.
    • Feed fry baby brine shrimp and finely crushed flakes.

Specifications
  • Category
    Livebearers
  • Species Type
    Guppies
  • Water Temperature
    72°F to 82°F
  • Minimum Tank Size
    5 Gallons
  • Water pH Level
    Alkaline, Neutral
  • Habitat Preference
    Hiding Spots, Planted Tanks
  • Behaviour
    Community Fish, Shoaling

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Fancy Guppy Pair Blue Elephant Ear (Poecilia reticulata)

$2999 CAD

Fancy Guppy Pair Blue Elephant Ear (Poecilia reticulata) is a stunning and popular variant of the guppy, known for its oversized pectoral fins and vibrant blue coloration. 

Appearance & Traits

  • Coloration: Shimmering electric blue body with metallic highlights. Males are especially vivid.
  • Fins: The "Elephant Ear" name refers to the large, flowing pectoral fins that resemble elephant ears 
  • Size: Typically 1.5–2 inches (3.8–5 cm) when fully grown 
  • Sexual Dimorphism:
    • Males: Smaller, more colorful, with modified anal fin (gonopodium).
    • Females: Larger, less colorful, with a gravid spot near the anal fin

Tank Setup

  • Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons for a pair or small group 
  • Water Parameters:
    • Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
    • pH: 6.8–7.8
    • Hardness: 8–12 dGH
  • Aquascaping:
    • Use live or artificial plants for cover.
    • Provide calm water flow to protect delicate fins
    • Include hiding spots for fry if breeding.

Diet

  • Omnivorous:
    • High-quality guppy flakes or micro pellets
    • Frozen/live foods: brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms
    • Occasional vegetable flakes or blanched spinach 

Behavior & Compatibility

  • Temperament: Peaceful and social; ideal for community tanks 
  • Tank Mates:
    • Good: Other guppies, mollies, platies, tetras, corydoras
    • Avoid: Fin-nippers like barbs or aggressive cichlids
  • Social Structure: Best kept in groups with more females than males (e.g., 2–3 females per male) 

Breeding

  • Livebearers: Females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks 
  • Fry Care:
    • Provide dense plants or breeding boxes for protection.
    • Feed fry baby brine shrimp and finely crushed flakes.
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