Pink Tuxedo Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) - Live Fish

💗 Pink Tuxedo Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Elegant, eye-catching, and full of charm!

The Pink Tuxedo Guppy is a graceful and vibrant livebearer, instantly recognizable for its rosy pink body, contrasting dark “tuxedo” tail, and elegant, flowing fins. Peaceful, hardy, and endlessly active, this guppy adds soft color and sophistication to any community aquarium. Whether you’re building a guppy collection or adding variety to your planted tank, the Pink Tuxedo is a true showstopper.

🔍 Quick Facts

• Common Name: Pink Tuxedo 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 or larger

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 72–82°F

  • pH: 6.8–7.8

  • Hardness: Moderate

• Environment:

  • Best in well-planted tanks with open swimming space

  • Gentle filtration and moderate lighting

  • Compatible with other peaceful fish like tetras, platies, and corydoras

🍽️ Diet

Omnivorous — feed a balanced diet of flake or micro pellets, with occasional treats of brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms to enhance their natural color and vitality.

🐣 Breeding

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

🌟 Fun Facts

• The “tuxedo” name refers to the contrasting darker color on the tail and back half of the body.

• Males are especially colorful and display their fins to attract females.

• Easy to breed and maintain — a perfect choice for beginner hobbyists.

💧 Add a touch of elegance and shimmer to your aquarium with the Pink Tuxedo Guppy — soft color, graceful motion, and undeniable charm!