{"product_id":"albino-sky-blue-redtail-guppy-pair","title":"Albino Sky Blue Redtail Guppy (Pair)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Exactly is a this Guppy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply put, the Albino Sky Blue Redtail is not an independent, genetically stable breed, but rather what we often call a \"surprise variant\" or \"mutation.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Identity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is essentially a \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered-run\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" individual, resulting from genetic instability during the breeding of \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSky Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" guppies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of the Sky Blue Guppy as a painting with a primary color of blue. The Albino Sky Blue Redtail Guppy is like that painting unexpectedly displaying vibrant, flame-like reds or yellows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Among experienced hobbyists, these color \"off-type\" fish are sometimes called \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMutts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\" This term isn't derogatory; rather, it carries a sense of appreciation for unexpected beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSky Blue Redtail vs. Sky Blue: What's Their Relationship?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir relationship can be clearly explained with a simple table:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAspect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbino Sky Blue RedtailGuppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSky Blue Guppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Traits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody color dominated by warm tones like red and yellow; wide, flowing tail fin resembling a sunset cloud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody color is a refreshing, light blue. It is the \"base\" breed from which Albino Sky Blue Redtail originate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelationship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenetic variant\/red-run individual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the Sky Blue Guppy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eparent breed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that produces Albino Sky Blue Redtail.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Traits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGenes are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunstable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For example, pairing with a Sky Blue might theoretically yield half Sky Blue and half Albino Sky Blue Redtail offspring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGenes are relatively stable, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprone to producing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e red-run Albino Sky Blue Redtail individuals in the offspring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHow to Care for Them?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the special name, caring for them is just as easy as other guppies, making them perfect for beginners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fry start around ¥7.5 CNY, adults around $58 HKD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly adaptable; can tolerate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabove 18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with an optimal range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslightly alkaline to neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not picky eaters; prepared foods, bloodworms, brine shrimp, etc., are all treats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and can be mixed with other small, docile tropical fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReproduction Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elivebearers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving birth to free-swimming fry directly, eliminating the need to manage hatching eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentifying Pregnancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Close to giving birth, the female will develop a distinct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark gravid spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (which are actually the eyes of the fry) near the vent area, and her belly will become noticeably rounder and fuller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePredicting Offspring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offspring coloration primarily follows the male. If you want more Sky Blues, use a Sky Blue male for breeding. If you're captivated by the Fire Cloud's brilliance, use the best-looking Fire Cloud male to try and stabilize that beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Albino Sky Blue Redtail is like a beautiful accident. Although its genes are unstable, the unique brilliance it possesses is precisely its charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247048483089,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/files\/480958679_559847513777054_302183183761804605_n.jpg?v=1773435510","url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/albino-sky-blue-redtail-guppy-pair","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}