Description
The Yellow Tuxedo Endler Guppy is a stunning freshwater tropical fish known for its vibrant yellow colouration and striking tuxedo pattern. Featuring a bright golden-yellow front half contrasted by a dark rear body, this colourful livebearer adds energy and movement to any aquarium.
A hybrid between Endler's Livebearers and Guppies, Yellow Tuxedo Endlers combine the best traits of both species. They are hardy, peaceful, easy to care for, and constantly active, making them an excellent choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
Their small size and dazzling colours make them ideal for planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful community setups. Males display the most vibrant colours, while females are generally larger and less colourful.
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Features of Endler Yellow Tuxedo Guppy:
- Brilliant yellow and black tuxedo colouration
- Active and entertaining swimmers
- Peaceful community fish
- Ideal for planted and nano aquariums
- Hardy and beginner-friendly
- Easy to breed in home aquariums
- Grow up to 3–5cm
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Lifespan approximately 2–3 years
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:
