Albino Koi guppy

Unique, eye-catching, and wonderfully exotic — the Albino Koi Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a stunning fancy guppy strain that mimics the bold, irregular colour patches of a traditional Japanese Koi fish, presented in a beautiful albino form with red eyes and a pale, luminous body. Each fish displays a unique pattern of orange, red, black, and white — no two are exactly alike, making every Albino Koi Guppy a one-of-a-kind living work of art.

Overview

Appearance

The Albino Koi Guppy displays a pale, translucent base body with irregular patches of vivid orange, red, black, and white — reminiscent of the bold koi pattern. The albino gene gives them characteristic red eyes and a luminous, almost glowing quality to their colouration. Their flowing tail and fins carry the koi pattern through, creating a fish that is as unique as it is beautiful. No two individuals are identical.

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
• Lighting: Moderate — enhances their vivid koi patterning
• Substrate: Dark substrate makes their pale and colourful body stand out beautifully
• Plants & Decor: Planted tanks with floating plants for fry cover and open swimming space

Diet & Feeding

• Staple: High-quality flake food or micro pellets
• Treats: Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, micro worms, and blanched vegetables
• Tip: Colour-enhancing foods help maintain the vibrancy of their koi patterning

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 flowing fins.

Breeding

Guppies are livebearers and breed readily. Females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks. Provide floating plants or a breeding box to protect fry. Fry can be fed crushed flake food or baby brine shrimp from birth and will begin showing their unique koi patterning within a few weeks.

The Albino Koi Guppy is a collector's dream — a fish that combines the elegance of a fancy guppy with the bold, unpredictable beauty of koi patterning in a stunning albino form. Every fish is unique, and every tank is better for having one.