Female Green Cobra Guppy

Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulate
Recommended Aquarium: 20+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 2 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters: Asia

The Female Green Cobra Guppy is larger than the male and is dull green, gray, and yellow in coloration. She displays a rounded anal fin, as well as a pregnancy patch on the lower portion of the body. The Green Cobra Guppy, Poecilia reticulate, is farm-raised originally in Singapore. This particular Guppy is ideal for the beginner because it is a peaceful community safe fish and is very hardy. Even though the Green Cobra Guppy is very tolerant of changing tank conditions the ideal is a 20 gallon tank with a 64-82° F water temperature. As an Omnivore, it requires both algae-based (flake) & meaty foods (freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, & brine shrimp).

Approximate arrival size for Female Green Cobra Guppy: 1 to 1.5 inches