Dumbo Ear Purple Mosaic Guppies are known for their large, wing like pectoral fins that look like elephant ears, hence the "dumbo ear" They’re a deep purple shades with an awesome mosaic pattern across their tail and sometimes their body.
They’re like most other guppies where they're peaceful, active, and get along well with other small, gentle fish. Since they’re hardy and easy to care for, they’re a great choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists. With clean water, plants, and a balanced diet of flakes, pellets, and the occasional live or frozen food, they’re sure to stay healthy and show off their best colors.
Purple Mosaic Guppies are small fish, so a tank of at least 10 gallons is suitable for a small group. They are social creatures and thrive in groups of at least five or six. Larger tanks provide more space for them to swim and help maintain stable water conditions.
Purple Mosaic Guppies are omnivores. They can be fed high-quality fish flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia. A varied diet helps them stay healthy and colorful.
Yes, they are peaceful and do well in community tanks with other small, non-aggressive species like tetras, Corydoras, and other livebearers. Avoid keeping them with larger or more aggressive fish that might bully them.
Purple Mosaic Guppies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming young rather than laying eggs. They breed easily in community tanks, and once the water conditions are right, they will reproduce without much intervention. However, it's a good idea to separate pregnant females into a breeding box or a separate tank to protect the fry from being eaten by other fish.