Colourful, hardy livebearer with flowing tails; a great first fish for beginners.

• Scientific name: Poecilia reticulata
• Adult size: about 4 cm
• Temperature: 22–28 °C
• Water: pH 6.8–7.8
• Minimum tank size: 30 litres
• Temperament: peaceful community animal
• Diet: omnivore
• Care level: easy

Best kept in a group of 3 or more. Each unit is one animal; add several to your cart to build a school or colony.

Supplied in oxygenated bags. Please acclimatise slowly using the drip or floating-bag method for 30–45 minutes before release.