Albino White Guppy (Poecilia Reticulata)

Soft, Ethereal Beauty with a Gentle Glow

The Albino White Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a serene and captivating fancy guppy strain, distinguished by its true albino genetics — soft pinkish-white body, flowing white fins, and the characteristic red or pink eyes that mark a genuine albino. Delicate, luminous, and peaceful, this variety brings a quiet elegance to any planted aquarium.

Unlike the Super White strain, the Albino White Guppy’s colouration comes from a lack of melanin rather than selective white pigmentation, giving it a softer, more translucent appearance that glows warmly under aquarium lighting.

Overview

Appearance

The Albino White Guppy displays a soft, translucent white-to-cream body with flowing white fins and the signature pink or red eyes of true albino genetics. Under aquarium lighting, their bodies take on a warm, pearlescent glow — particularly beautiful against dark substrates and lush green plantings.

Water Parameters & Tank Setup

• Temperature: 72 – 82°F (22 – 28°C)
• pH: 7.0 – 8.0
• General Hardness (GH): 8 – 20 dGH
• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (40 L)
• Lighting: Moderate — avoid intense lighting as albino eyes are more light-sensitive
• Substrate: Dark substrate enhances their soft white colouration beautifully
• Plants & Decor: Planted tanks with shaded areas and floating plants for comfort and fry cover

Diet & Feeding

• Staple: High-quality flake food or micro pellets
• Treats: Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, micro worms, and blanched vegetables

Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily.

Compatibility & Tank Mates

• Other peaceful guppy strains and livebearers
• Small tetras and rasboras
• Corydoras catfish
• Dwarf shrimp (with caution)

Avoid fin-nipping species to protect their delicate flowing fins.

Breeding

Livebearers that breed readily. Females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks. Albino fry will display pink eyes from birth, making them easy to identify. Provide floating plants or a breeding box to protect fry, and feed crushed flake or baby brine shrimp from day one.

The Albino White Guppy is a gentle, glowing presence in any aquarium — perfect for aquarists who appreciate soft, natural beauty and the unique charm of true albino genetics.