Live Fish Guppy Koi Tuxedo Dumbo Ear Adult

The Live Adult Koi Tuxedo Dumbo Ear Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is one of the most visually stunning, high-grade designer strains in the freshwater aquarium hobby. This premium fish brings together three highly sought-after genetic traits: the vibrant tri-colour scheme of a Koi, the deep contrasting body block of a Tuxedo, and the oversized pectoral fins of a Dumbo Ear variety.

Key Features & Characteristics

• Care Level: Easy / Beginner-friendly. Despite their exotic appearance, they are incredibly hardy, resilient, and well-adapted to home aquariums.
• Temperament: Peaceful and highly social. They are energetic day-swimmers that prefer the upper and middle water layers, making them fantastic centerpieces for community tanks.
• Reproduction: Prolific Livebearers. They give birth to free-swimming, live fry rather than laying eggs. They are easy to breed, but adults will opportunistically eat their own young if a separate breeding box or plenty of dense live plants (like Java Moss or Guppy Grass) are not provided.
• Lifespan: Adult Koi Tuxedo Dumbo Ear guppies typically live for 2 to 3 years under stable aquarium conditions. 

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata (highly modified designer strain).
• Common Names: Koi Dumbo Guppy, Elephant Ear Tuxedo Guppy, Tri-color Dumbo Guppy.
• Origin: Captive-bred variant; original wild ancestral lines are native to South America.
• Primary Traits: Features a bright orange Koi head, a dark Tuxedo body, and massive Elephant ear pectoral fins.
• Adult Size: Males grow up to 5 cm (2 inches); females reach up to 6 cm (2.5 inches).
• Lifespan: Typically lives between 2 to 3 years with proper care.
• Water Temp: Thrives in tropical temperatures between 22°C and 28°C (72°F – 82°F).
• Water Type: Prefers hard, alkaline water with a pH range of 6.7 to 7.8.
• Diet: Active omnivore; eats flakes, micro-pellets, and live/frozen foods like brine shrimp.
• Breeding: Highly prolific livebearer; gives birth to live fry every 4 to 6 weeks.
• Swimming Zone: Spends most of its time in the top and middle layers of the aquarium.
• Filter Rule: Requires a low-flow filter (like a sponge filter) so currents do not exhaust their oversized fins.