Albino Koi Guppy

Albino Koi Guppy is one of the most eye-catching fancy guppy varieties available for freshwater aquariums. Its bright red-and-white koi-style body pattern, pale base colour and distinctive albino red eyes make it stand out beautifully in planted tanks, nano community aquariums and dedicated guppy colonies. This strain is selectively bred for ornamental appeal and is especially popular with hobbyists who enjoy active top-to-mid level swimmers with elegant finnage and vibrant colour contrast.

These guppies are generally easy to keep when provided stable, clean water and a peaceful setup. They suit beginners as well as experienced fishkeepers looking to add movement and colour to a freshwater aquarium. Like most fancy guppies, Albino Koi Guppies do best in groups and show their best colours under good lighting, regular feeding and low-stress tank conditions.

Key Features

• Appearance: Bright ornamental guppy with a koi-inspired red-and-white pattern, light body tone and noticeable albino red eyes.
• Size: Adult guppies usually reach around 3 to 5 cm depending on sex, genetics and care.
• Colors: A striking mix of red, orange-red and white shades with translucent to pale finnage.
• Lifespan: With proper care, guppies commonly live around 1.5 to 3 years in home aquariums.
• Temperament: Peaceful, active and social; suitable for calm community tanks with other non-aggressive fish.
• Water Type: Freshwater ornamental livebearer suited to stable tropical aquarium conditions.

Care Requirements

• Tank Size: A minimum of 40 litres is recommended for a small group, while larger tanks offer better stability and swimming space.
• Water Parameters: Ideal temperature is 22 to 28°C with a pH of about 7.0 to 8.0. Stable, clean water is more important than frequent parameter swings.
• Diet: Feed a varied omnivorous diet including quality micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia and occasional vegetable-based foods.
• Tank Mates: Best kept with other peaceful fish such as small tetras, rasboras, mollies, platies, corydoras and peaceful snails. Avoid fin nippers and aggressive cichlids.
• Care Tips: Gentle filtration, regular water changes and planted cover help reduce stress and improve colour. Because guppies are livebearers, they may breed readily in mixed groups.
• Lighting: Moderate aquarium lighting helps bring out the contrast between the white body areas and red koi markings.
• Breeding Note: Males are usually more colourful and slimmer, while females are larger and fuller-bodied. Separate breeding setups can help maintain strain quality.

Albino Koi Guppies are a strong visual choice for hobbyists who want a lively, colourful and easy-to-enjoy freshwater fish. For best results, acclimate them carefully after arrival and avoid overcrowding so their colour, finnage and activity remain at their best.