name: assorted snakeskin guppy (poecilia reticulata) max size: up to 2.5 inches water parameters: pH 7.0-8.5, temperature 72-82°F, moderately hard to hard water diet: omnivorous – thrives on high quality flakes, micro pellets, spirulina-based foods, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms temperament: peaceful and social; best kept in groups, with more females than males when both sexes are housed together tank setup: well-planted aquarium with open swimming areas, gentle to moderate filtration, and stable water conditions; floating plants provide excellent cover for fry compatibility: excellent community fish that does well with other peaceful species such as mollies, platies, peaceful tetras, rasboras, and corydoras; avoid aggressive fin-nipping fish behavior: active and social mid-to-upper level swimmers; males frequently display their colorful fins while courting females, and females may regularly produce live fry fun fact: snakeskin guppies are named for the intricate chain-like or rosette patterns covering their bodies and fins, creating markings that resemble the scales of a snake.