Platinum koi big ear guppy ( pair)

Platinum Koi Big Ear Guppy

Type: Fancy guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
Features:
✔ Platinum white body
✔ Koi-style red/orange head
✔ Large “Dumbo” pectoral fins (big ear fins)
✔ Males are smaller and more colorful
Temperament: Peaceful, active
Best for: Community tanks with non-aggressive fish

Care Requirements

Tank Size

Minimum 20–25 liters for a trio
Bigger tank = better color and stability

Water Parameters

Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 6.8–7.8
Hardness: Medium-hard water preferred
Filtration: Gentle to moderate flow

Water Quality

Weekly 20–30% water change
Keep ammonia & nitrite at 0
Nitrate < 30 ppm🍽️ Diet

For best color:

High-quality guppy pellets
Frozen: bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp
Live foods (brine shrimp, micro worms) = excellent for growth

Breeding

Very easy breeders
1 female can give 20–40 fry every 25–30 days
Use dense plants (java moss, guppy grass) to protect fry
Big ear trait and koi head color pass genetically, but quality varies

Color Tips

Keep at warm temps (26–27°C) for vibrant koi head
Feed carotenoid-rich foods (spirulina, krill)
Stable water = brighter platinum body