Live Fish Guppy Pingu Glass Belly

Description

The Pingu Glass Belly Guppy is a rare and striking variety of the common guppy (Poecilia reticulata), highly sought after for its unique combination of vibrant "Pingu" coloration and a translucent "Glass Belly". The Glass Belly trait is caused by an absence of guanine crystals, which normally create a metallic silver shine, leaving the abdominal area see-through. In females, this transparency allows for a clear view of their internal organs and developing fry.

Characteristics:

• Social Interaction: Peaceful and active schoolers that thrive in groups.
• Activity Levels: Constant mid-to-top water swimmers.
•  Mating Habits: Persistent male courtship displays.
•  Parental Instincts: Lacks parental care with a tendency to eat fry.

Care Recuriements:

Water Parameters & Quality

• Temperature: Ideally 76–80°F (24–27°C). Higher temperatures (82°F) can speed up growth and breeding but may shorten their lifespan to about 18 months .
• pH Level: They thrive in slightly alkaline water, between 7.0 and 8.0 .
• Hardness: Guppies prefer hard water with essential minerals like calcium and magnesium. Aim for a dGH of 8–15 .
• Maintenance: Perform weekly water changes of 10–25% to keep nitrates low.

Tank Setup & Environment

• Minimum Tank Size: While they can survive in 5 gallons, a 10-gallon tank is the recommended minimum for a small group of 6 to allow for active swimming .
• Filtration: Use a sponge filter, especially if you plan to breed them. It provides gentle flow and prevents small fry from being sucked into the intake .
• Live Plants: Species like Java Moss, Guppy Grass, or Hornwort are excellent. They help filter the water and provide essential hiding spots for newborn fry and stressed females .
• Lid Required: Guppies are energetic jumpers and can easily leap out of an open-top tank .

Diet & Feeding

• Staple Food: High-quality tropical flakes or micro-pellets .
• Live/Frozen Treats: Supplement 2–3 times a week with baby brine, daphnia, or bloodworms .
• Frequency: Feed adults 1–2 times daily in small amounts they can finish within one minute to avoid water pollution.

Social Structure & Tank Mates

• Compatible Mates: Peaceful community fish like Cory Catfish, Neon Tetras, Mollies, or Nerite Snails .
• Avoid: Larger or aggressive fish (like Barbs or Oscars) and known fin-nippers that could damage their delicate tails .