Fancy Guppy Pair Blue Elephant Ear (Poecilia reticulata)

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. 

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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

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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.

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Diet

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

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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) 

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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.