The Guppy Tuxedo Red (Poecilia reticulata) is one of the most striking and popular freshwater fish species available for home aquariums. Renowned for its fiery red tail and unique tuxedo-patterned body, this guppy adds both charm and elegance to any aquatic setup.

🌿 Overview

Originating from South America, the Guppy Tuxedo Red has become a favorite among aquarists due to its bright coloration, peaceful nature, and adaptability. They thrive in a variety of tank setups and are known to be excellent beginner fish. Their active swimming and social behavior make them delightful to watch.

💧 Care and Habitat

This guppy prefers a well-planted aquarium with moderate lighting and clean, well-filtered water. Provide open swimming space and hiding spots such as driftwood, live plants, or rocks. A tank of at least 10 gallons is ideal for a small group.

Maintain stable water parameters for best color development:

• Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

• pH: 6.8–7.8

• Hardness: 8–12 dGH

🍽️ Feeding

The Guppy Tuxedo Red is an omnivorous species and enjoys a varied diet of high-quality flakes or pellets, along with occasional treats like brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms. Feed small portions twice a day to maintain optimal health and color vibrancy.

🧬 Breeding

Guppies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming fry. A separate breeding tank with floating plants or spawning mops can help protect the fry from being eaten by adult fish. Breeding is relatively easy, even for beginners.

🐠 Compatibility

These guppies are peaceful community fish that do well with other non-aggressive species such as tetras, mollies, platies, and corydoras. Avoid keeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive fish like barbs or cichlids.

🌈 Why Choose the Guppy Tuxedo Red?

• Hardy and beginner-friendly

• Beautiful red and black “tuxedo” coloration

• Active, peaceful, and social

• Easy to breed and maintain

• Ideal for community aquariums

Bring life and color to your tank with the Guppy Tuxedo Red — a true gem of the freshwater world!