Description
The Male Golden Tuxedo Guppy is a vibrant ornamental freshwater fish prized for its brilliant golden colouration, contrasting dark body markings and flowing tail fins. Scientifically known as Poecilia reticulata, this selectively bred guppy variety combines the warm metallic tones of gold with the distinctive tuxedo pattern, creating an eye-catching display in planted community aquariums. Its small size, active swimming behaviour and generally peaceful temperament make it a popular choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
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Features of Male Golden Tuxedo Guppy:
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Scientific name: Poecilia reticulata.
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Common name: Male Golden Tuxedo Guppy.
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Origin: Domestic variety developed from guppy breeding lines originating in northern South America and the Caribbean.
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Appearance: Golden or yellow colouration paired with darker tuxedo markings across the rear body.
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Adult size: Approximately 3–4 cm.
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Lifespan: Typically 2–3 years with appropriate care.
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Temperament: Peaceful, active and suitable for community aquariums.
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Diet: Omnivorous, requiring a varied diet of prepared foods and small invertebrates.
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Care level: Beginner-friendly.
The Best Aquarium Size for Guppies:
Being small fish, guppies don’t need enormous amounts of room. You should provide at least 4L space for one fish. It is recommended to keep at least a trio (three) together in a fish tank with a minimum capacity of 20L.
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Tank Mate Compatibility:
Avoid fin nipping species and large aggressive species. Bettas should also be avoided because of their similar flashy nature to guppies which could lead to aggression from the bettas' end.
Male Yellow Tuxedo Guppy Guppy Diet:
Like all guppy varieties, they are onmivores, happily eating tropical flake food, live, and frozen goods, like bloodworms. You guppies will enjoy frozen or live brine shrimp, blood worms, mosquito larvae, etc.
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Male Yellow Tuxedo Guppy Tank Guide:
Heater :
The temperature of your guppy’s tank should match that of its native, natural habitat. Ideal water temperatures sit between 22⁰C - 28⁰C.
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Light :
You can choose to use lighting in your aquarium if that’s what you prefer. Easily replicate natural conditions with artificial lighting (12 hours of light every 24 hours).
Substrate :
Sand
Gravel, Rocks, Pebbles
Plants for Guppies:
It’s suitable to use many different kinds of plants for guppies and decorations.
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Java moss: a low-light plant that doesn’t require too much care, java moss grows easily and constantly once it attaches itself to the substrate;
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Amazon sword plant: its wide and long leaves are great if you want to hide aquarium equipment, plus it offers cover for fry or expectant guppies;
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Rotala Rotundifolia: If you want something more special, this plant has interesting leaves that can become reddish if the plant receives enough light; a compact and bushy plant that’s relatively undemanding;
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii: a slow-growing plant that doesn’t require much in the way of maintenance.
Decorations for Guppies:
