Santa Claus Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) - Live Fish

🎅 Santa Claus Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Festive color, cheerful energy — the holiday spirit in fish form!

The Santa Claus Guppy is a bright and joyful variety named for its bold red body and snow-white tail, perfectly resembling the classic Christmas palette. With its cheerful coloration and lively personality, this guppy adds year-round holiday cheer to any freshwater aquarium. Hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed, it’s a favorite choice for hobbyists who love vibrant, eye-catching fish that thrive in community tanks.

🔍 Quick Facts

• Common Name: Santa Claus Guppy

• Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata

• Origin: Selectively bred from wild guppies (South America)

• Adult Size: 1.5–2 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, social, active

• Lifespan: 2–3 years

🏡 Ideal Aquarium Setup

• Tank Size: 10+ gallons

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 72–82°F

  • pH: 6.8–7.8

  • Hardness: Moderate

• Environment:

  • Well-planted tanks with open swimming space

  • Gentle filtration and stable water conditions

  • Great with other peaceful community fish like tetras, platies, and corydoras

🍽️ Diet

Omnivorous — thrives on quality flake or micro pellet food, plus live or frozen treats such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms to keep their red hues rich and bright.

🐣 Breeding

Livebearer — females give birth to free-swimming fry every few weeks.
Provide floating plants or breeding grass to protect fry from adults.

🌟 Fun Facts

• The red and white coloration inspired the “Santa Claus” name.

• Males often display brighter, more saturated colors than females.

• Their peaceful nature makes them excellent community fish for beginners.

💧 Add a splash of festive color to your aquarium with the Santa Claus Guppy — bright, playful, and guaranteed to spread cheer all year long!